Reshuffle: Kenneth Adjei Heads To Defence, Zanetor To Environment, Ayariga To Local Gov’t
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings and Mahama Ayariga to serve as Ministers of State, subject to prior approval by Parliament as part of a major ministerial reshuffle.
The nominations were contained in a statement issued by the Presidency on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Dr Agyemang-Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, has been nominated as Minister of State at the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, while Mahama Ayariga, MP for Bawku Central, has been nominated as Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
President Mahama has also reassigned two ministers to new portfolios.
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has been moved from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ministry of Defence, while Ahmed Ibrahim, MP, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
According to the Presidency, the nominations were submitted to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
The latest changes form part of ongoing efforts by the government to realign ministerial responsibilities and strengthen the delivery of its agenda.
