John Mahama’s Administration: Full List of Sector and Regional Ministers in Ghana
Explore the full list of sector and regional ministers appointed by President John Mahama in his administration. Includes names, portfolios, and region-by-region breakdown.
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President John Dramani Mahama, following his return to power in January 2025, unveiled a ministerial team that blends experience, youth, and regional diversity. The appointments reflect the
A full list of the sector and regional ministers appointed by the Mahama administration.
Sector Ministers (2025)
|
No. |
Name |
Portfolio |
|
1 |
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson |
Minister for Finance |
|
2 |
Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka |
Minister for the Interior |
|
3 |
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh |
Minister for Health |
|
4 |
Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah |
Minister for Defence |
|
5 |
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa |
Minister for Foreign Affairs |
|
6 |
Dominic Akuritinga Ayine |
Attorney General and Minister for Justice |
|
7 |
Haruna Iddrisu |
Minister for Education |
|
8 |
Eric Opoku |
Minister for Food and Agriculture |
|
9 |
Emelia Arthur |
Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture |
|
10 |
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare |
Minister for Trade and Industry |
|
11 |
Samuel Nartey George |
Minister for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation |
|
12 |
John Abdulai Jinapor |
Minister for Energy |
|
13 |
Joseph Bukari Nikpe |
Minister for Transport |
|
14 |
Kwame Governs Agbodza |
Minister for Roads and Highways |
|
15 |
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah |
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources |
|
16 |
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed |
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology |
|
17 |
Ahmed Ibrahim |
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs |
|
18 |
Dzifa Gomashie |
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts |
|
19 |
Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo |
Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment |
|
20 |
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei |
Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources |
|
21 |
George Opare Addo |
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment |
|
22 |
Kofi Iddie Adams |
Minister for Sports and Recreation |
|
23 |
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey |
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection |
|
24 |
Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum |
Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives |
|
25 |
Felix Kwakye Ofosu |
Minister of State for Government Communications |
|
26 |
Issifu Seidu |
Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability |
|
27 |
Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba |
Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms |
The 16 Regional Ministers (2025)
|
Region |
Minister |
|
Ahafo Region |
Charity Gardiner |
|
Ashanti Region |
Frank Amoakohene |
|
Bono Region |
Joseph Addae Akwaboa |
|
Bono East Region |
Francis Owusu Antwi |
|
Central Region |
Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere |
|
Eastern Region |
Rita Akosua Awatey |
|
Greater Accra Region |
Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo |
|
Northern Region |
Ali Adolf John |
|
North East Region |
Tia Ibrahim |
|
Oti Region |
John Kwadwo Gyapong |
|
Savannah Region |
Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu |
|
Upper East Region |
Akamugri Atanga Donatus |
|
Upper West Region |
Puozuing Charles Lwanga |
|
Volta Region |
James Gunu |
|
Western Region |
Joseph Nelson |
|
Western North Region |
Wilbert Petty Brentum |
President Mahama’s cabinet and regional appointments reflect a balanced approach to governance, merging seasoned professionals with energetic newcomers. With a strong emphasis on accountability, digitization, and social equity, this administration promises a new era of transformation for Ghana.
