Six Ministers Shortlisted for 2025 Minister of the Year Award

The 6th edition of the Ghana Minister of the Year (MOTY) Awards is set to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the La Palm Beach Convention Centre in Accra.

The annual event, which has become one of the country’s notable governance recognition platforms, seeks to honour Ministers of State whose performance and policy delivery made significant impact within the past year.

Organisers say this year’s awards come at a time when government institutions are under increasing public scrutiny over economic recovery efforts, sector reforms, and service delivery.

Six ministers have been shortlisted for the ultimate Minister of the Year 2025 award after what organisers describe as months of public nominations, stakeholder consultations, and performance assessments.

The nominees are:
Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture
Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance
Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Industry and Agribusiness

All six ministers are expected to receive recognition on the night, with one eventually emerging as the overall Minister of the Year 2025.

According to organisers, the awards are aimed at promoting accountability and excellence in public service by recognising ministers whose policies and leadership contributed positively to national development.

The event is expected to attract government officials, diplomats, private sector players, civil society organisations, and members of the media.
The ceremony will begin at 6:00pm at the La Palm Beach Convention Centre in Accra.

The awards scheme is powered by Big Events Ghana.