{
  "id": 437731,
  "title": "Mahama will reassign ministers based on performance and suitability – Inusah Fuseini",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/mahama-will-reassign-ministers-based-on-performance-and-suitability",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T04:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-will-reassign-ministers-based-on-performance-and-suitability-inusah-fuseini/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has stated that President John Mahama will continue to reassess and reassign members of his government based on their performance and suitability for other portfolios. Speaking on the News Digest programme on Saturday, August 8, 2026, Fuseini said that ministers and other government appointees are subject to continuous appraisal, with their performance and ability to contribute to the government's agenda influencing decisions about their continued positions. The recent ministerial changes, as announced by President Mahama on Friday, August 7, 2026, should not be seen as mere reshuffling but as an effort to deploy appointees where their skills and experience could be most effective. Fuseini noted that if the President believes an appointee has underperformed or could better serve the government's purpose in another role, he will make the necessary changes.",
  "summary": "Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has stated that President John Mahama will continue to reassess and reassign ministers based on their performance and suitability for the government's agenda. Speaking on the News Digest programme, Fuseini explained that ministers and other appointees are under constant appraisal, and decisions to retain or change their positions are influenced by their ability to effectively contribute to the government's work. The recent ministerial changes, including the nomination of Mahama Ayariga as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Ahmed Ibrahim's reassignment to the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources, are part of this strategy to deploy appointees where their skills and experience can be most beneficial.",
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        "title": "Mahama will reassign ministers based on performance and suitability – Inusah Fuseini",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/mahama-will-reassign-ministers-based-on-performance-and-suitability-452630",
        "published": "2026-08-10T07:32:55.000Z"
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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."
}