President John Dramani Mahama has submitted a new list of ministerial nominations and portfolio reassignments to Parliament for prior approval in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
The nominations, announced in a statement issued on Friday, August 7, 2026, and signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, propose changes to key government ministries.
Under the new nominations, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, Member of Parliament, has been nominated as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, while Mahama Ayariga, MP, has been nominated to serve as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
President Mahama has also reassigned two serving ministers as part of the latest reshuffle. Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has been moved to head the Ministry of Defense, while Ahmed Ibrahim, MP, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
The nominations and portfolio reassignments have been transmitted to Parliament through the Speaker and will take effect only after the nominees are vetted and approved by Parliament.
The latest changes form part of the President’s efforts to strengthen his administration and enhance the delivery of government policies across critical sectors.
