John Mahama announces first set of ministers

President John Mahama has announced his first set of appointments following his inauguration on January 7, 2025. The President submitted names of three key ministerial nominees to be vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. A statement by the Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu issued the statement.

President John Dramani Mahama has submitted the following ministerial nominations to the Speaker of Parliament in accordance with Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
1. Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson – Minister for Finance Designate
2. Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor – Minister for Energy Designate
3. Hon. Dominic Akuritinga Ayini – Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Designate
Below are the profiles of the nominees.

Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson – Minister for Finance Designate

Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson is an economist, chartered accountant, and tax practitioner with extensive expertise in public finance, macroeconomics, fiscal policy, tax policy, and business management. A five-term Member of Parliament, Dr Forson holds a PhD in Finance from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Master’s degrees in Taxation and Economics from the University of Oxford and KNUST, respectively. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from London South Bank University. His appointment is expected to bolster Ghana’s financial management and drive fiscal reforms.

Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor – Minister for Energy Designate

Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor brings a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to the energy portfolio. With a background in energy economics and finance, he is poised to inject dynamism into Ghana’s energy sector. Hon. Jinapor holds a Master of Arts degree in Economic Policy Management and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Ghana. Additionally, he has a Master of Science degree in Energy Economics from GIMPA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Financial Law from the University of London. His appointment signals President Mahama’s commitment to addressing the country’s energy challenges.

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine – Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Designate

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine is a lawyer with over three decades of legal experience. He previously served as Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and is the founding partner of Ayine & Partners Law Offices. Dr Ayine holds a PhD in Law from Stanford University, an LLM from the University of Michigan Law School, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ghana. He has also lectured at the University of Ghana Law School for many years. His return to the justice portfolio is expected to bring expertise and leadership to Ghana’s legal and judicial reforms.

The three key nominees will then be vetted by the 11-member Appointments Committee of Parliament before their approval by the house.