Mireku Duker questions Mahama Ayariga’s grassroots experience for Local Government Ministry role
Former Tarkwa MP Mireku Duker has raised questions about whether newly appointed Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga has sufficient grassroots political experience for the role.
MyJoyOnline Ghana reports that Former Tarkwa MP Mireku Duker has questioned whether newly appointed Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga possesses the necessary grassroots political experience for his role. While acknowledging Ayariga's extensive experience as a lawyer, parliamentarian, and former minister, Duker emphasized that managing the Local Government Ministry demands a distinct set of skills, particularly a deep understanding of local politics and community-level governance.
Duker, who has served as a Municipal Chief Executive and a staff member at the Local Government Ministry, argued that parliamentary experience alone does not prepare someone for the demands of grassroots political engagement. He highlighted his own experience and praised Ayariga's competence, describing him as a close friend, but maintained that the ministry requires a leader who can resonate with ordinary Ghanaians.
President John Dramani Mahama announced Ayariga's appointment on August 7, 2026, with Ibrahim Ahmed being reassigned to the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources.
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