{
  "id": 4221896,
  "title": "President Mahama swears in Mahama Ayariga, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Ministers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/president-mahama-swears-in-mahama-ayariga-zanetor-agyeman-rawlings-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T15:14:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/president-mahama-swears-in-mahama-ayariga-zanetor-as-ministers/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama officially appointed Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Ministers on Saturday, August 29. The ceremony formally marked the start of their duties in their respective ministries of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Environment, Science and Technology. The appointments followed a successful vetting process by Parliament's Appointments Committee and approval by the House of Representatives.\n\nPresident Mahama administered the Oaths of Office, Secrecy, and Allegiance to both ministers, allowing them to officially take on their responsibilities. Ayeriga's portfolio covers local governance, chieftaincy affairs, and relations with traditional and religious institutions. He highlighted improved cooperation between Members of Parliament and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives as a priority during his vetting. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, on the other hand, will oversee environmental protection, scientific research, technological development, and sustainable policies.",
  "summary": "By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has formally sworn in Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Ministers following their unanimous approval by Parliament. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Saturday, August 29, marked the formal commencement of their duties in their respective ministries. The constitutional ceremony followed the nominees’ successful vetting by…",
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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."
}