President John Dramani Mahama has announced changes to his ministerial team, nominating two Members of Parliament for ministerial appointments and rea
President John Dramani Mahama has announced changes to his ministerial team, nominating two Members of Parliament for ministerial appointments and reassigning two serving ministers to new portfolios.
The changes were contained in a statement dated Friday, August 7, 2026, with the President invoking Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution to submit the nominations to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval.
Under the reshuffle, Klottey Korle MP Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings has been nominated as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
If approved by Parliament, Dr Zanetor will take over the portfolio previously occupied by the late Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who died in the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash in August 2025.
The President has also nominated Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga to serve as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, subject to parliamentary approval.
Two serving ministers have meanwhile been reassigned.
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the current Minister for Roads and Highways, has been moved to the Ministry of Defence, while Ahmed Ibrahim, who currently heads the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
The latest changes come as President Mahama continues to adjust his ministerial team and redistribute portfolios within his administration.
The new appointments and reassignments are expected to take effect after Parliament completes the approval process for the nominated ministers.
The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications.
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