Member of Parliament for Adansi-Asokwa in the Ashanti region, Kobina Tahir Hammond has been appointed the new minister for trade and industry.[ads2]
This comes following the resignation of Alan Kyerematen, who vacated his position 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 new ministerial appointments by President Akufo-Addo submitted to the speaker to parliament.[ads3]
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.[ads4]
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]
