President Akufo-Addo has named Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Shirley Ayorkor Botwe, as his Foreign Affairs Minister, pending approval by Parliament. If she’s approved, she will become the 2nd woman to head that Ministry, after the previous NDC administration had Hanna Tetteh lead the Ministry.
The President made the revelation while interacting with a Chinese delegation who paid a courtesy call on him at the Flagstaff House today [Monday].
While introducing some of his personnel to the Chinese delegation, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said “the lady there [Shirley Ayorkor Botwe] is the one I’m wishing Parliament will approve as Foreign Minister.”
The President took over the administration of Ghana last Saturday, January 7, 2017. Although he is yet to announce his full ministerial list, he has already named his administrative staff.
Last week, he named about 12 persons in all, with Akosua Frema Osei-Opare being his Chief of Staff, and Nana Bediatuo Asante as Akufo-Addo’s Secretary.
About Shirley Ayorkor Botwe:
Shirley was born in Accra on the 8th February 1963.
Shirley holds an MA (Public Communication) University of Westminster in 2002.
She also has an MA (Public Communication) University of Westminister, 2002; MBA (Project Management) University of Ghana which she received in 2004.
She has been in Parliament since 2005.
She has also served on some Parliamentary committees including, Gender and Children, Committee of Selection, Committee on Members Holding Offices of Profit Communications.
Source: citifmonline.com
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those slamming the her appointment should as well apply for it if they feel they are more qualified, what is happening in this country??. all that people do is to criticize for the sake of it. but i don't blame them is the politicians themselves causing it.I remember very well what some of them said about appointed of the ex administration
TOO MANY SMALL MINDED PEOPLE POSTING HERE.TOO MANY EDUCATED ILLITERATES IN GHANA.WHO IN THIS WORLD WAS BORN A FOREIGN MINISTER
This is the major first disappointment of Nana's nominations. I think foreign affairs is too much for Shirley ayorkor, her pedigree is far below that and I think Nana should reconsider, I am not sure she has the intellect and what it takes to be foreign minister. this is definitely a wrong choice. if NDC could come up with Hanna Tetteh, the NPP should do far better than Ayorkor Botchway. All aside, the eloquence, personality and intellect exhibited by Hanna Tetteh all lacks in the person of Ayorkor Botchway. A bad choice to be honest. I have nothing against her person and voted for change and Nana
Ask again....if she is married the husband should rather set CCTV camera's on her........... The old man would want to have his fair share as they claimed Mahama had......Hahahahahahahaha
Apuuuuu. Are these the men? Recycled products. What did she achieve when she was there?
Prior to Hanna's appointment there was Mrs. Gloria Nikoi.
Best wishes Shirley