Sam George Receives Ministerial Approval As The Minority Abstains

Sam George has been approved as Minister for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovations by majority consensus after the Minority in Parliament chose to abstain from the approval process.

Initially, the Minority had intended to request a secret ballot, raising concerns about George’s past remarks and conduct during his vetting.

However, the Minority later withdrew from the process after appeals from respected figures in the House.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin clarified that the decision to abstain was influenced by calls for restraint, prompting them to step back in order to avoid further controversy.

Meanwhile, Parliament also approved the nominations of Rashid Pelpuo, Kofi Adams, and two other ministers-designate, pending their swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama.

The decision followed an intense debate and voting process on the floor of the House, demonstrating the legislature’s commitment to thoroughly scrutinizing executive appointments.

The newly approved ministers and their respective portfolios are:

Rashid Pelpuo: Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment. Pelpuo, a seasoned politician and former Member of Parliament for Wa Central, is expected to focus on job creation, improving labor conditions, and addressing unemployment.

Kofi Adams: Minister for Sports and Recreation. Adams, a former National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), brings extensive experience to the role and is tasked with revitalizing the sports sector and promoting recreational activities nationwide.

Joseph Nikpe: Minister for Transport. Nikpe is assigned to tackle challenges in the transportation sector, focusing on infrastructure development and enhancing public transit systems.

Murtala Ibrahim: Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology. Ibrahim will lead initiatives aimed at environmental conservation, scientific innovation, and advancing technology.