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The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet five ministerial nominees today, Tuesday, 28 January, as part of the approval process for individuals selected by President John Dramani Mahama to occupy key government positions.
The vetting will commence at 9:00 am with Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the Minister-Designate for Defence.
This will be followed at 11:00 am by the assessment of Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP, who has been nominated as Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives.
In the afternoon, proceedings will resume at 1:00 pm with Adjei Kenneth Gilbert, the Minister-Designate for Works, Housing, and Water Resources.
At 3:00 pm, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, MP, is scheduled for vetting as the Minister-Designate for the Greater Accra Region.
The day’s vetting session will conclude at 5:00 pm with Charity Gardiner, nominated as the Minister-Designate for the Ahafo Region.
The Committee will assess the nominees’ qualifications, experience, and vision for their respective portfolios.
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