The Member from Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Setor Dumelo, has been selected by President John Dramani Mahama as the Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture.This was contained in the main rundown of 13 deputy ministers presented by the President to Parliament for earlier endorsement as per Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution.
Mr Dumelo, an entertainer turned-politician -, rancher, and altruist, will work intimately with the with the minister, Eric Opoku, from 22nd January 2025.
Full List of Deputy Ministers
- Ministry of Finance – Thomas Nyarko Ampem
- Ministry of the Interior – Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi
- Ministry of Defence – Ernest Brogya Gyenfi
- Ministry of Education – Clement Abas Apaak
- Ministry of Energy & Green Transition – Richard Gyan-Mensah
- Ministry of Roads & Highways – Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini
- Ministry of Justice & Attorney General – Justice Srem-Sai
- Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources – Yusif Sulemana
- Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs – Rita Naa Odoley Sowah,
- Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources – Gizella Tettey-Agbotui
- Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts – Yussif Issaka Jajah
- Ministry of Food and Agriculture – John Kofi Setor Dumelo
- Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry – Samson Ahi