Mahama shakes up government with fresh ministerial changes
President John Dramani Mahama has announced further changes to his government, including the reassignment of two senior officials and the appointment of a new Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo has been reassigned from his position as Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation to serve as Minister of State for Special Initiatives.
He will be replaced at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Job Creation by Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum.
The President has also reassigned Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi, who will now serve as Presidential Adviser on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness.
The Presidency said the changes take immediate effect.
The latest reshuffle forms part of President Mahama’s ongoing adjustments to his administration as the government seeks to strengthen its delivery across key sectors.
The announcement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications.
No further details were provided on the reasons for the latest reassignments.
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