President John Dramani Mahama has officially submitted the names of three ministerial nominees to Parliament in accordance with Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
The announcement was made on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as part of his administration’s effort to constitute a functional and capable cabinet.
The nominees include:
- Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson as Minister for Finance Designate.
- Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor as Minister for Energy Designate.
- Hon. Dominic Akuritinga Ayini as Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Designate.
Profiles of the Nominees
- Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson is an accomplished economist, chartered accountant, and tax practitioner with significant expertise in public finance, macroeconomics, fiscal 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, alongside advanced degrees from the University of Oxford and London South Bank University.
- Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor brings substantial hands-on experience and knowledge to the energy portfolio. With multiple advanced degrees, including an MSc in Energy Economics from GIMPA and a postgraduate diploma from the University of London, Hon. Jinapor is expected to drive dynamic transformations in Ghana’s energy sector.
- Hon. Dominic Akuritinga Ayini, a legal expert with a strong background in public law and governance, is nominated for the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice portfolio. He is well-positioned to oversee legal reforms and ensure the rule of law under President Mahama’s administration.
