Akufo-Addo nominates 46 Ministers; Osafo-Marfo’s office scrapped

President Akufo-Addo says he will appoint a total of 46 Ministers in his government, a cut from the 126 that served in his first term.

The President in a statement Thursday said the list of Ministers will be submitted to Parliament today.

The statement noted the President has scrapped the Office of the Senior Minister.

It further noted eight out of the 46 Ministers will be women.

“In all, President Akufo-Addo will appoint a total of thirty (30) Ministers, and sixteen (16) Regional Ministers, bringing the total number of Ministers to forty-six (46). Eight (8) of this number are women – six (6) Ministers and two (2) Regional Ministers. This is the list that will be submitted to Parliament by the President on Thursday.”

Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh