The ministerial changes made by President Akufo-Addo is not enough to tackle the economic hardship facing the country says Minority Chief Whip, Kwame Agbodza.[ads2]
The Adaklu MP says the reshuffle is not comprehensive enough hence why he believes it won’t have any positive impact on the country’s economy.
“Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle today will not be comprehensive enough to deal with the economic challenges we have”, he tweeted.
He added that; “I have all the respect for the individuals nominated. But what is the use of a portfolio called minister of State at the Presidency currently?”[ads3]
President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, February 7 made changes to some of the ministers in his government.
The MP for Adansi-Asokwa in the Ashanti region, Kobina Tahir Hammond has been appointed the new minister for trade and industry.
This comes following the resignation of Alan Kyerematen, who resigned to concentrate on his campaign to become the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections.
This was contained in a list of ministerial appointments by President Akufo-Addo submitted to the speaker to parliament.[ads4]
Also, the member of parliament for Abetifi in the Eastern region, Bryan Acheampong has been named the new minister for food and agriculture.
He will be replacing Owusu Akoto Afriyie should parliament approve of his nomination.
Meanwhile, Nhyiaeso MP and board member of Ghana Commercial Bank, Dr Stephen Amoah has been appointed by President Nana Addo as the deputy minister of trade and industry.
Former Mfantsipim West MP, Stephen Asamoah Boateng has been nominated as the chieftaincy and religious affairs minister, replacing Ebenezer Kojo Kum who resigned earlier this month.
Mohammed Anim Adam has been appointed as the minister of state in the finance ministry while Hon Osei Bonsu Amoah will serve as the minister of state at the local government with Herbert Krapah as deputy minister of energy.[ads5]
