By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Parliament has approved the nominations of Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings as ministers following their vetting by the Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin announced late Thursday.
Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, has been approved as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, while Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, MP for Klottey-Korle, has been approved as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
The approvals form part of President John Dramani Mahama’s changes to his ministerial team, aimed at strengthening his administration’s policy agenda in local governance, environmental protection, science and technology.
Both nominees appeared before the Appointments Committee earlier in the day, where they were assessed on their competence, experience and suitability for their respective portfolios before the committee recommended their approval by the House. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
