A few days after he withdrew the appointment of Sarah Adwoa Sarfo as Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, the President has nominated a replacement for Sarfo, who has gone AWOL.
In a letter to the public yesterday, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in accordance with article 78 of the Constitution, announced the nomination of the Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Lariba Zuweira Abudu, the Member of Parliament for Walewale, as Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection.
The announcement stated that her appointment is subject to the approval of Parliament.
The President also announced that pursuant to article 79 of the Constitution, he has also nominated Hon. Francisca Oteng Mensah, Member of Parliament for Kwabre East, as Deputy Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, subject to the approval of Parliament.
“The President is hopeful that Parliament will expedite the approval of his nominees for this important Ministry, so they can assist in the effective delivery of his mandate for his second term in office,” said a statement signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications, Office of the President.
It was dated 2nd August 2022.
