Ministerial reshuffle: Rashid Pelpuo, Brogya Genfi reassigned
President Mahama makes further Ministerial Changes
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned two ministers in his government, according to a press release issued on August 26 by Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, who previously served as Minister of State for Special Initiatives, has been reassigned to the Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Job Creation. In his place, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum now holds the position of Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation.
Additionally, Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has been reassigned to the position of Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. These reassignments take effect immediately. This marks the second ministerial reshuffle undertaken by President Mahama since he took office in January 2025.
The first reshuffle occurred on August 7, when Mahama Ayariga was appointed Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings was moved to the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology.
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