{
  "id": 4200555,
  "title": "Mahama swears in Ayariga, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings (Photos)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/mahama-swears-in-ayariga-zanetor-agyeman-rawlings-photos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T13:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mahama-swears-in-ayariga-zanetor-agyeman-rawlings-photos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Mahama Ayariga as the new Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, as well as Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The ceremonial swearing-in took place at the Jubilee House on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following the approval of their nominations in Parliament on Thursday. Both ministers underwent a thorough vetting process by the Appointments Committee before their official appointment.\n\nAyariga, formerly a Majority Leader in Parliament, has now taken the helm of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Meanwhile, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings assumes responsibility for the Environment, Science and Technology Ministry. After taking the constitutional oaths of office, Ayariga expressed his commitment to delivering on the mandate given to him and the Ministry. He assured President Mahama that they have taken note of his expectations and are prepared to execute the assigned tasks diligently.\n\nAyariga further highlighted President Mahama's approach to governance, emphasizing the importance of engaging directly with the Ghanaian people. He reiterated his intention to uphold the promises made by President Mahama during the 2024 elections, vowing to work towards the country's overall development.\n\nPresident Mahama, in turn, directed the newly appointed ministers to prioritize accountability, transparency, and integrity in their respective roles. He urged them to diligently work towards fulfilling the government's commitments to the Ghanaian people.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The two ministers took their oaths of office during a ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Their swearing-in followed Parliament’s approval […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}