Mahama nominates Zanetor Rawlings and Mahama Ayariga as ministers in cabinet reshuffle

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings and Mahama Ayariga for ministerial positions as part of a reshuffle aimed at strengthening his administration.

The nominations were announced in a statement issued on Friday, August 7, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson.

According to the statement, the President has submitted the nominees' names to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval, in accordance with the Constitution.

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Zanetor Rawlings nominated for Environment Ministry

If approved by Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, will become the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.

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Her nomination comes as the government seeks to strengthen leadership in environmental protection, scientific innovation and technological development.

Mahama Ayariga to head Local Government Ministry

President Mahama has also nominated Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.

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The appointment places the experienced legislator in charge of local governance, decentralisation and traditional affairs, subject to parliamentary approval.

Two ministers reassigned

As part of the reshuffle, the President has also reassigned two serving ministers to new portfolios.

• Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has been reassigned as Minister for Defence.

• Ahmed Ibrahim, MP, has been reassigned to serve as Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources.

The Presidency said the changes are part of President Mahama's ongoing efforts to realign his government and improve the effectiveness and delivery of public services.