Parliament approves Mahama Ayariga and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers
Parliament has approved the nominations of Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
Parliament has approved the nominations of Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers of State in Ghana. This approval took place on Thursday evening, August 27, 2026, following their vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee earlier in the day. Both nominations were approved through a voice vote, with the Speaker declaring that the Ayes had it.
The Speaker emphasized that the decision complied with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution. Mahama Ayariga will take up the role of Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, while Dr Agyeman-Rawlings will lead the Ministry for Environment, Science and Technology. During their vetting, both nominees discussed their plans for their respective ministries, including climate finance strategies, waste management initiatives, and measures to address environmental challenges.
Written by urgent.news from MyJoyOnline Ghana's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
