Akufo-Addo nominates Mustapha Hamid as govt’s spokesperson

The President explained that Mr Mustapha Hamid, whom he has nominated as his Minister of Information would be the spokesperson of the President and the entire government machinery.

Mr Hamid has been an aide and spokesperson for Nana Addo for the past 10 years.

He is currently a lecturer at the Unversity of Cape Coast in Islamic Studies and also a long serving member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), starting as a youth leader.

“The media, I want you to give him maximum support, maximum support is not to say that we are beyond criticism. No that’s not the way I want it, but at least to treat him with respect and give full regard to whatever he says on my behalf and on behalf of the government,” the President said.

The President also nominated the following for consideration by Parliament as Ministers.

Professor George Gyan Baffour – Planning

Catherine Afeku – Tourism, Arts and Culture

Mustapha Hamid – Information (Government Spokesperson)

Hawa Koomson – Special Developments and Initiatives

Isaac Kwame Asiamah – Youth and Sports

Elizabeth Naa Afoley Quaye – Fisheries and Aquaculture

Kofi Dzamesi – Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs

Cecilia Dapaah – Aviation

Boniface A. Saddique – Inner City and Zongo Development

Ibrahim Mohammed Awal – Business Development

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

Professor Gyan Baffour – Minister Designate for Planning

…more to follow soon