Mahama tasked me to identify initiatives that fit Reset Agenda – Pelpuo
Minister of State for Special Initiatives, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, says President John Dramani Mahama has tasked him with identifying policy initiatives that can respond effectively to Ghana’s development challenges. Dr Pelpuo said his new role involves reviewing initiatives emerging from various sectors and determining which ones can be adopted, developed and aligned with the government’s Reset…
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has entrusted Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister of State for Special Initiatives, with the task of identifying policy initiatives that align with the government's Reset Agenda. Speaking on JoyNews, Dr Pelpuo explained that his new role involves reviewing initiatives from various sectors to determine which ones can be adopted, developed, and aligned with the Reset Agenda.
The assignment focuses on finding initiatives that create value and deliver practical benefits to the public. Dr Pelpuo emphasized that the initiatives would be assessed based on their potential to contribute to the government's broader policy direction and tailor well into existing policy arrangements. He noted that while several initiatives already exist, his responsibility is to identify those that can effectively address the key development challenges confronting Ghana.
Dr Pelpuo highlighted that he was reassigned from the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment to the newly created position of Minister of State for Special Initiatives following a ministerial reshuffle on August 26, 2026. He thanked President Mahama for retaining him in government and expressed his commitment to pushing the Reset Agenda towards a successful conclusion.
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