Speaker refers Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Gyakye Quayson, others to appointments committee

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred the nominations of four individuals nominated as Deputy Ministers to the Appointments Committee of Parliament for vetting and consideration.

The nominees include Dorcas Affo-Toffey as Deputy Minister for Transport, James Gyakye Quayson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Adam Sukparu for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, and Grace Ayensu-Danquah as Deputy Minister of Health.

According to the Speaker, these nominations represent the final batch of deputy ministerial appointments made by the President to complete his ministerial team.

“The nominees have distinguished themselves in public service and possess the requisite publications, experience, and integrity to support the respective sector ministers in effectively discharging their duties.

“Their curriculum vitae and supporting documents are attached to facilitate the vetting process. I trust that Parliament will consider and approve the nominations expeditiously,” Speaker Bagbin stated in Parliament on Thursday, July 17.