The stage is set for the 6th edition of the Minister of the Year Awards Ghana, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the La Palm Beach Convention Centre in Accra at 6:00 p.m. prompt.

The annual awards have grown into one of Ghana’s most prominent governance recognition platforms, aimed at honouring Ministers of State who are considered to have delivered measurable results in their respective sectors.

Organisers say the initiative is designed to shift attention from political rhetoric to performance-based leadership, highlighting ministers whose work has had tangible impact on national development.

According to the organisers, the 2025 assessment year was particularly significant for Ghana’s economic recovery and development agenda, with reforms and interventions across key sectors including agriculture, finance, education, trade, natural resources and foreign affairs.

The awards also aim to promote accountability in public office by encouraging a culture where ministerial performance is assessed and publicly recognised based on delivery outcomes and national impact.

Top Six Ministers Shortlisted

Following public nominations and performance evaluations, six ministers have been shortlisted for recognition on the night:

Eric Opoku – for agricultural productivity and food security interventions Cassiel Ato Forson – for fiscal stabilisation and debt management efforts Haruna Iddrisu – for reforms in access and technical education Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah – for natural resource governance and anti-illegal mining efforts Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – for diplomatic engagement and diaspora relations Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare – for trade facilitation and industrial policy support

All six nominees are expected to receive individual awards, while one will ultimately be crowned Minister of the Year 2025.

Focus on Performance and Accountability

Organisers emphasised that the awards are not a popularity contest but a governance accountability mechanism that evaluates ministers based on delivery against mandate, stakeholder feedback, and measurable development impact.

They noted that the platform seeks to raise standards in public service, restore public confidence in governance, and inspire younger leaders through examples of performance-driven leadership.

The ceremony is expected to bring together government officials, diplomats, private sector leaders, civil society actors and the media for an evening of recognition and dialogue on governance and national development.

 

Media accreditation, table reservations and partnership enquiries are being handled by the awards secretariat ahead of the event