President John Dramani Mahama has announced fresh ministerial changes aimed at bolstering government delivery and resilience.
In a statement issued by the Presidency Communications on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the President reassigned Hon. Abdul‑Rashid Pelpuo as Minister of State for Special Initiatives. He will be replaced at the Ministry for Labour, Employment and Job Creation by Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum.
The reshuffle also affected the Defence Ministry, where Deputy Minister Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi has been reassigned as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. The Presidency confirmed that the changes take immediate effect.
The announcement, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister of Government Communications, underscores the administration’s focus on strengthening labour policy, job creation, and national preparedness in the face of emerging challenges.
The latest reshuffle follows a series of adjustments by the Mahama Administration in recent months, reflecting efforts to align ministerial portfolios with evolving national priorities.
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