President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, as Caretaker Minister for the Trade and Industry Ministry.
Mr Jinapor replaces Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who was initially appointed following the resignation of the sector minister, Alan Kyerematen.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin.
The statement noted the appointment takes effect from Monday, January 16, 2023, until a substantive Minister is appointed.
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Mr Kyerematen, on Thursday, 5th January, informed the President personally of his decision to resign, and subsequently submitted his letter of resignation to him.
He later in a national address declared his intention to contest the flagbearership slot of the New Patriotic Party in the 2024 general election.