Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Others Face Appointments Committee of Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred the nominations of four individuals nominated as Deputy Ministers to the Appointments Committee of Parliament for vetting and consideration.

The nominees include Dorcas Affo-Toffey as Deputy Minister for Transport, James Gyakye Quayson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Adam Sukparu for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, and Grace Ayensu-Danquah as Deputy Minister of Health.

According to the Speaker, these nominations represent the final batch of deputy ministerial appointments made by the President to complete his ministerial team.

“The nominees have distinguished themselves in public service and possess the requisite publications, experience, and integrity to support the respective sector ministers in effectively discharging their duties.

“Their curriculum vitae and supporting documents are attached to facilitate the vetting process. I trust that Parliament will consider and approve the nominations expeditiously,” Speaker Bagbin stated in Parliament on Thursday, July 17.

This comes after President John Mahama submitted the final list of nominees for Deputy Ministerial positions to Parliament for approval.

The nominations, made in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution, were officially communicated to the Speaker of Parliament.

The list features Members of Parliament selected to serve in various key ministries, as part of the President’s ongoing efforts to enhance government efficiency and strengthen service delivery across critical sectors.

About Dorcas Affo-Toffey

Dorcas Affo-Toffey (born 4 May 1975) is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician. She is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). She is the member of parliament for the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region.

She holds a diploma in Branding and Customer Service Management. She later completed a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing at Knutsford University College. She has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in marketing from Knutsford University College.

In 2024, Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey received her Master of Business Administration (Generic) from Accra Business School. She also received Master Of Science (MSc.) in Energy and Sustainability Management from Regent University College.