Mavis Hawa Koomson, the minister of fisheries and aquaculture, has been named as acting minister for the ministry of food and agriculture by President Akufo-Addo.
This comes after Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto’s resignation.
The MP for Awutu Senya East will oversee the sector until a meaningful replacement is made, according to a news release released by the Presidency on January 12 by Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin.
He claims that the President has acknowledged the resignation and expressed appreciation for Mr. Afriyie Akoto’s contributions to the administration and the country.
On Tuesday, January 10, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto tendered in his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo.
President accepted Dr Akoto’s resignation and wished him well in his endeavours.
Sources say this is to enable the former Agric Minister concentrate on his presidential ambition.