Speaking during her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, July 25, she revealed that although the country initially ordered 100 buses, just a tenth of that number has been received, with only a fraction operational.
She noted that six of the ten buses encountered technical difficulties related to their charging systems.
However, she assured the committee that the issue has since been addressed. “Four of them are operational, while the other six had issues with the charging system.
The Minister has resolved the matter after engaging with the company,” Affo-Toffey told the committee.
The MP pledged to support the Transport Ministry’s efforts to promote electric vehicles in Ghana, describing the transition to eco-friendly mobility as a necessary step in aligning with global sustainability standards.
Her appearance was part of a vetting process for four newly nominated deputy ministers named in a release dated July 10 by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
Alongside Affo-Toffey, the Appointments Committee also vetted Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah for Health, Mohammed Adam Sukparu for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, and James Gyakye Quayson for Foreign Affairs.
Parliament’s Speaker, Alban Bagbin, formally referred the nominees to the Committee on July 17.
Once approved, their appointments will bring President John Mahama’s ministerial team to 60, fulfilling his 2024 campaign commitment to streamline governance.