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Mahama pledges full support to Youth Ministry
Mahama pledges full support to Youth Ministry
By: Abigail | 2 mins read
President John Dramani Mahama has charged the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, to leverage his organisational skills to develop and implement impactful policies that will significantly benefit the youth of Ghana.
The President made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony for the second batch of ministers-designate approved by Parliament on Friday, January 24, at the Jubilee House in Accra.
Commending Mr. Opare Addo, widely known as ‘Pablo,’ for his exceptional organisational abilities, which contributed to the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) victory in the 2024 elections, President Mahama stressed that such skills are crucial for addressing the numerous challenges facing Ghanaian youth, particularly unemployment.
“Mr. Opare Addo, or Pablo as you are affectionately called, you established a vast ‘green army,’ which you commanded and mobilised to rally the youth of Ghana behind the NDC's cause. It is now time to channel that unique organisational ability into your work at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, to deliver tangible results for the millions of Ghanaian youth aspiring to live dignified lives and secure meaningful employment,” the President remarked.
President Mahama further assured Mr. Opare Addo of his unwavering support, stating: “Your ministry is one that I take a personal interest in, and you will have my full support 24/7 to succeed in this role.”
Mr. Opare Addo has served as the National Youth Organiser of the NDC since his election in 2018 and is widely credited with energising the party’s youth base.
On Friday, President Mahama also swore in other ministers, including Abla Dzifa Gomashie as Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts; Emelia Arthur as Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development; Ahmed Ibrahim as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs; and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare as Minister for Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness.
The President urged the newly sworn-in ministers to prioritise transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in their respective roles, reminding them of the high expectations of the Ghanaian people.
“Ghanaians have signalled zero tolerance for poor governance,” President Mahama stated. “You must serve with dignity, respect, and an unwavering commitment to advancing national progress.”
Meanwhile, the Minister-designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Naa Momo Lartey, could not be sworn in due to her absence, which was attributed to a family emergency. This was disclosed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson for President Mahama.
To date, President Mahama has sworn in 11 ministers-designate approved by Parliament following vetting by the Appointments Committee. In total, 17 ministerial appointees have received parliamentary approval.
