Mahama names Zanetor Rawlings for Environment, nominates Ayariga to Local Government in first reshuffle
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Klottey Korle Member of Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, as part of a cabinet shake-up aimed at filling key government positions. The President has also nominated Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, while reassigning two other…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a cabinet reshuffle, nominating Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings to become the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. This move comes in the wake of the death of Dr Murtala Mohammed, who passed away in a helicopter crash in August 2025. If approved, Dr Agyemang-Rawlings, the daughter of former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, would become the first female Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
Additionally, Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga has been nominated to serve as the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The President has also reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei from the Ministry of Works and Housing to the Ministry of Defence, with Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who has been acting as Defence Minister since the tragedy, expected to take over the portfolio once the new nominees are vetted by Parliament's Appointments Committee.
These changes are part of Mahama's efforts to strengthen his administration and fill key government positions that became vacant following the tragic incident in August 2025.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Zenator Agyeman Rawlings finally joins Mahama’s government thechronicle.com.gh
- Mahama Ayariga axed from parliamentary leadership gbcghanaonline.com
