Africa-Press – Ghana. Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has pledged his commitment to advancing Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agenda.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee in Parliament House on Friday, July 25, Mr Sukparu affirmed his support for the country’s existing AI strategy and promised to help strengthen it.
“Mr. Chairman, I’m aware that there is a strategy for artificial intelligence, and I will assist my minister for us to build upon the already existing strategy.
“So that we will enhance it to make it fit for purpose, so that we can make Ghana an artificial intelligence hub for Africa,” he stated.
Mr Sukparu’s comments highlight the growing recognition of AI’s potential to drive digital transformation and innovation in Ghana and across the region.
As Minister-Designate, he aims to position Ghana as a leader in AI innovation, leveraging technology to drive economic growth and development.
President John Dramani Mahama, in line with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution, appointed four deputy ministers for parliamentary approval.
The nominees include Madam Dorcas Affo-Toffey, an NDC MP for Jomoro-Deputy Minister-designate for Transport; Mr James Gyakye Quayson, NDC MP for Assin North-Deputy Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs; Mr Mohammed Adam Sukparu, NDC MP for Sissala West—Deputy Minister-designate for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations; and Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, NDC MP for Essikado-Ketan-Deputy Minister-designate for Health.
President Mahama formally submitted the nominations to Parliament through the Speaker, Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.
As a result, the Speaker referred the nominations to the Appointment Committee of Parliament on Thursday, July 18, for vetting and reporting to the House.
The outcome of the vetting would determine whether the nominees are approved to assume their roles, forming part of the government’s strategy to strengthen governance and improve service delivery in key sectors.
“This is the last batch of deputy ministers “nominated by the President, Mr. Felix Kwaykye Ofosu, Minister in charge of Government Communications, stated in a statement on Wednesday, July 9.
The vetting process will assess the nominees’ qualifications, experience, and vision for their respective ministries, a memorandum issued by the Media Relations Department of Parliament and copied to the Ghana News Agency, said in Accra.
According to President Mahama, these appointments are crucial to building a responsive and efficient government capable of delivering on key development priorities.
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