Some stakeholders in Ghana’s tourism industry have raised concerns over the exclusion of the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, from cabinet.
They argue that the ministry is a key driver of economic growth and revenue generation, with influence extending across various sectors. As a result, they believe her absence from the government’s top decision-making body is a matter of serious concern.
Their apprehensions follow President John Mahama’s inaugural cabinet meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Notably, Abla Dzifa Gomashie was absent from the list of 19 cabinet ministers, marking a significant departure from the previous administration, where the tourism ministry held cabinet status.
Speaking to Citi News, Francis Doku, the West Africa Regional Representative for Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), underscored the sector’s importance, describing it as one that enhances all others.
He cautioned that sidelining tourism in cabinet discussions could send a negative signal to stakeholders, investors, and the global travel community regarding Ghana’s commitment to the industry’s growth.
Doku, therefore, called on the President to reconsider the decision and, if possible, reinstate the tourism ministry’s cabinet status.
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