President Mahama Nominates Zanetor Rawlings, Mahama Ayariga as Ministers in Latest Reshuffle
Gladson Afriyie
Journalist · Ghana Ntentan
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President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Members of Parliament and reassigned two other Ministers of State in a minor cabinet reshuffle announced on *Friday, August 7, 2026*.
In a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the President, *Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP*, the President submitted the nominations to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
*New Ministerial Nominations*
The President nominated:
- *Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, MP* – Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
- *Mahama Ayariga, MP* – Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
*Ministerial Reassignments*
The President also reassigned two serving Ministers to new portfolios:
- *Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei* – Ministry of Defense
- *Ahmed Ibrahim, MP* – Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources
The statement said the changes take effect pending parliamentary approval of the new nominees.
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Gladson Afriyie
Journalist at Ghana Ntentan
Gladson Afriyie covers the latest developments in Ghana and across Africa for Ghana Ntentan. With a focus on accurate reporting and in-depth analysis, they bring context and clarity to the stories that matter most to Ghanaians.
