President John Dramani Mahama has submitted the names of two Members of Parliament to Parliament for prior approval as Ministers of State, while also reassigning two ministers to new portfolios.
In a statement dated Friday, August 7, 2026, and signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama nominated Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, MP, as Minister of State for the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology.
Mahama Ayariga, MP, has also been nominated as Minister of State for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
The nominations have been submitted to Parliament through the Speaker in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which requires parliamentary approval for ministerial appointments.
Meanwhile, President Mahama has reassigned two serving ministers to new portfolios.
Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has been reassigned to the Ministry of Defence, while Ahmed Ibrahim, MP, has been moved to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
The latest changes form part of adjustments to the government’s ministerial structure and will take effect subject to the necessary constitutional and parliamentary processes.
Parliament is expected to scrutinise the nominations before the nominees can formally assume their respective positions.
