President John Dramani Mahama has announced the final set of deputy ministerial appointments for his administration, with nominees positioned to drive reforms across strategic sectors.
The appointments, unveiled on July 9, 2025, reflect a balance of political experience, technical expertise, and constituency representation.
The four newly designated deputies will serve in the ministries of Transport, Foreign Affairs, Communication and Digital Technology, and Health. According to official records, the appointments are designed to reinforce the government’s agenda on infrastructure development, digital innovation, foreign policy coordination, and public health reform.
Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Member of Parliament for Jomoro, has been appointed Deputy Minister for Transport. A business executive with over two decades of entrepreneurial experience in Ghana and the United States, she holds qualifications in marketing and sustainability management. Affo-Toffey is credited with initiatives in real estate, branding, and IT services and is also known for her work on Parliament’s Gender and Children Committee. Her appointment is expected to support inclusive transport policies and local infrastructure development.
James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North, will serve as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs. A political science and urban planning graduate of York University in Canada, Quayson spent years in Toronto’s public service sector before entering Ghanaian politics. His re-election in 2023 and 2024, following a widely publicised citizenship case, has solidified his standing within the National Democratic Congress. His parliamentary roles include membership on the House Committee and the Local Government and Rural Development Committee. He is expected to contribute to Ghana’s diplomatic engagements and regional cooperation.
Mohammed Adams Sukparu has been nominated as Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations. Representing Sissala West since 2020, he brings private sector experience from global logistics and local entrepreneurship. He previously led student movements including the Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) and served as Ghana’s youth representative to the All-Africa Students Union. His advocacy for equitable access to technology aligns with the government’s digitisation agenda.
Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, a public health specialist and the MP for Essikado-Ketan, will assume the role of Deputy Minister for Health. She holds medical and public health degrees from leading institutions including Johns Hopkins University and has practiced as a surgeon in both Ghana and the United States. As founder of the Healing Hands Organization, she has led outreach services in underserved communities and currently serves on Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority advisory board for vaccines. Her appointment is set to support policy efforts in maternal care, accessibility, and health system resilience.
The announcement marks the conclusion of the deputy ministerial selection process under the Mahama administration, completing the executive team tasked with delivering on the NDC government’s governance priorities ahead of the 2028 general election.