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President Mahama ministerial nominations have introduced significant changes to Ghana’s cabinet, with Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings nominated as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, while Mahama Ayariga has been nominated to head the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
The nominations form part of a broader ministerial reshuffle aimed at strengthening the administration and improving the delivery of government programmes.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Friday, August 7, the nominations have been formally submitted to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval, as required under Ghana’s Constitution.
The statement, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Minister of Government Communications, said the changes reflect President Mahama’s ongoing efforts to reposition key sectors of government to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
If approved by Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings will assume responsibility for the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, where she is expected to oversee policies relating to environmental protection, scientific research, innovation, climate change, and technological advancement.
Mahama Ayariga has also been nominated to serve as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, a ministry responsible for decentralisation, local governance, traditional institutions and religious affairs.
Beyond the new nominations, President Mahama has reassigned two serving ministers to different portfolios as part of the latest restructuring of his government.
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has been moved to the Ministry of defended, where he is expected to oversee matters relating to national security and the Ghana Armed Forces.
Meanwhile, Ahmed Ibrahim, Member of Parliament, has been reassigned to head the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, a portfolio responsible for infrastructure development, housing policy, public works and water resource management.
The Presidency explained that the latest appointments and reassignments are intended to realign government priorities and strengthen institutional performance across key ministries.
The changes come amid President Mahama’s continued emphasis on improving governance and ensuring that ministers deliver effectively on the administration’s development agenda. In recent months, the President has repeatedly indicated that the performance of ministers and heads of government institutions would be closely monitored, with appointments reviewed where necessary.
The nominations will now be referred to Parliament’s Appointments Committee, where the nominees will undergo vetting before the committee submits its recommendations to the House. Parliament must approve the nominees before they can officially assume their new ministerial responsibilities.
Political observers are expected to closely monitor the vetting process, particularly given the strategic importance of the ministries involved and the government’s commitment to accelerating development and improving public service delivery.
Should Parliament approve the appointments, the reshuffle will mark another significant step in President Mahama’s efforts to reorganise his administration and position key ministries to deliver on the government’s policy objectives over the coming years.
