The President, John Evans Atta Mills has nominated the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Benjamin Kumbour for consideration by parliament, to replace Dr. George Sipa Yankey as the substantive Health Minister.
Dr. Kumbour�s nomination comes days after the substantive Minister; Dr. George Sipa Yankey resigned to pave way for investigations into the Mabey and Johnson bribery scandal in which he has been implicated.
Dr. Oakley Nii Quaye-Kumah, if confirmed by parliament would replace Dr. Ben Kumbour as the Deputy Health Minister.
The President has also appointed, Mr. Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo to replace resigned Minister of state at the Presidency, Amadu Seidu.
Amadu Seidu has also resigned his position to pave for CHRAJ�s investigations into the Mabey and Johnson scandal.
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