This was contained in the first list of 13 deputy ministers submitted by the President to Parliament for prior approval in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution.

Mr Dumelo, an actor-turned-politician, farmer, and philanthropist, will work closely with the minister, Eric Opoku, from 22nd January 2025.

Other prominent nominees include the MP for Builsa South, Dr Clement Apaak, as the Deputy Minister of Education, lecturer and private legal practitioner Justice Srem-Sai as the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, and the MP for La Dadekotopon, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, as the Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.

Meanwhile, the President has also nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.

These nominees will now be scheduled for vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, and if approved, they will be sworn into office by the President.