#GhVetting: Alan Kyerematen, two other ministerial nominees scheduled for vetting today

February 26, 2021

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The Appointments Committee of parliament will today vet three more ministerial nominees appointed by the president. Ebenezer Kojo Kum, Alan Kyerematen and Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah will take turns to brief the Committee on policies they will spearhead to assist the second administration of President Akufo-Addo.

Alan Kyerematen has been appointed to head the Trade and Industry Ministry, Ebenezer Kojo Kum is Minister-designate for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs while Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah is Western Region Minister-designate.

Twenty-seven appointees have so far been vetted by the 26-member vetting panel. However, 16 more Ministers-designate are yet to face the Appointments Committee. They include Adu Gyan, John Makubu, Archibald Yao Letsa, Richard Obeng and Henry Quartey.

Meanwhile, the Appointments Committee is expected to end all vetting process on March 8. Minister-designate for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta will be last to face the Committee chaired by First Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei Owusu.