When the parliament approved additional ministerial candidates, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) reiterated its stance that President Akufo-Addo must reduce the size of his administration.
All of the NDC's MPs had already been requested not to support the nominations' ratification.
The goal was to put pressure on President Akufo-Addo to consolidate departments rather than appointing new ministers to fill vacancies in order to significantly reduce the size of his administration.
Nevertheless, some minority Caucus members changed their minds about their earlier stances in favour of passing all nominations.
Due to the legal dispute with Assin North, the NDC only has 135 seats where 135 people are qualified to vote.
Two of the 137 members of the NPP were not present.
With three absentee votes and 275 total eligible voters, 272 MP cast their vote.
With 154 votes in his favour, 116 votes against his candidature for appointment, one rejected ballot, and one absentee vote, Mr. Hammond was confirmed.
Dr. Amoah received 146 yes votes, 123 no votes, and 3 abstentions, while Mr. Amoah received 149 yes votes, 120 no votes, and 3 absentee votes.
The remaining candidates are Dr. Amin Adam, who received 152 yes votes, 117 no votes, one rejected ballot, and two abstentions; Mr. Asamoah Boateng, who received 147 yes votes, 122 no votes, and three abstentions; and Dr. Acheampong, who received 167 yes votes, 98 no votes, four rejected ballots, and three abstentions.
With Sarah Adwoa Safo, the MP for Dome Kwabenya, and Philip Barsoa, the MP for Kumawu, both missing, the Majority's 137 members were reduced by two before the vote.
Ms. Safo has been missing for an extended period of time for unknown reasons, while Barsoa became unwell without warning.
Despite being unwell, one more member of the Majority side, MP for Ahanta West Ebenezer Kojo Kum, was compelled to attend the House in order to make up the necessary votes for the fight to confirm the President's nominees.
As instructed by the Speaker, his ballot was delivered to him so he could cast a vote.
Members of NDC
This shows that several NDC Lawmakers voted against the party's position and approved the ministry nominations.
In response to the incident, the NDC reiterated its position on the necessity for the government to reduce its ministries in a statement dated Saturday, March 26, 2023, and signed by the party's general secretary, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey.
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