The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has nominated Mr. Samuel Nuertey Ayertey as the Deputy Minister -Designate for the Eastern Region.
This appointment follows the resignation of the Member of Parliament for Upper Manya Krobo who was the Deputy Eastern Regional Minister, Joseph Tetteh, from office Friday 24th August 2018.
According to reports the Deputy Regional Ministers resignation is in connection with the removal of the former energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, from Office as the Energy Minister.
In a statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, The President is hopeful that Parliament will expedite the vetting of the new Deputy Minister Designate so he can assume office immediately.
The President has since expressed his gratitude to the Joseph Tetteh and has assured him of his outmost support to enable him retain the Upper Manya Krobo seat in the 2020 elections.
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