Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has subtly expressed disappointment over his exclusion from President John Mahama’s list of ministerial nominees.

In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Adongo revealed that his constituents, too, were equally disappointed by the omission.

He disclosed that there had been plans for a protest after the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2025. However, following extensive discussions, the protest was called off.

While acknowledging the high expectations surrounding his potential ministerial appointment, Mr. Adongo remains optimistic, expressing confidence that the President has not forgotten about him. “All I know is that the President hasn’t forgotten about me. Maybe my time is not up, but when it comes, nobody can stop me,” he said.

“I was expecting to be made a minister. Everybody wishes the best for him. I believe that I have the capacity and the temperament to do it,” Adongo stated, showing his belief in his qualifications and readiness for the role.

Mr Adongo also shared his thoughts on Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s appointment, noting that it was a good decision. He praised Dr Forson for always being ahead of him when it comes to parliamentary business.

When asked about the Deputy Finance Minister position, Mr Adongo explained that some advisers to the President believed he was “above” the role.

However, he emphasised that he would have gladly accepted such a position. “If the Deputy Minister was offered to me to serve in any capacity, it’s a privilege I would have gladly accepted if that is where the old man wanted me to serve,” he added.

In a separate development, President Mahama has appointed Mr Adongo as a member of the 11-member Bank of Ghana board.

The appointment follows consultations with the Council of State and is in line with Article 70(1)(d)(iii) of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended by the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 918).