President Akufo-Addo Makes New Ministerial Appointments
President Akufo-Addo Makes New Ministerial Appointments
Appointment
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the
Minister of State at the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Hon.
Freda Prempeh, as the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources.
She takes over from Hon. Cecilia Abena Dapaah, whose letter of resignation, dated Saturday, 22nd July 2023, was accepted by the President on Saturday, 22nd July 2023.
President Akufo-Addo, in consultation with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Regional
Integration and Roads and Highways, respectively, has also appointed the Deputy
Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East,
Hon. Mavis Nkansah Boadu, as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and Member of Parliament for Tatale/Sanguli, Hon. Thomas Mbomba, as Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways.
These appointments take effect immediately.
President Akufo-Addo Makes New Ministerial Appointments
About Hon. Freda Prempeh
Hon. Freda Prempeh hails from Duayaw Nkwanta in Ghana. Born on January 23, 1966, she belongs to the Christian faith. Freda has served as a member of the 7th and 6th Parliaments as a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Education
In terms of education, Freda obtained a Bachelor of Science in Administration (Human Resource) in 2006. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the University of Ghana, which she completed in 2016. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts in Public Relations in 2014 and a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration in 1998. Freda’s educational achievements also include a Certificate in Public Relations from 2000, as well as GCE O and A Levels in 1983 and 1994, respectively.
Professionally, Freda has made notable contributions in various fields. She has been an esteemed member of the Ghana Parliament since her election. Her role has seen her actively participate in committees such as the Standing Orders Committee and the Education Committee.
Freda almost lost her life to the June 3, 2015 flood and fire disaster at circle, Accra.
Spouse
Separated
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