ACCRA, Ghana, 26th August: President John Dramani Mahama has announced further changes to his government, with three senior officials reassigned to new roles.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the President reassigned the Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation, Hon. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, to serve as Minister of State for Special Initiatives.
He will be replaced at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Job Creation by Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, who will assume responsibility for the ministry.
The President has also reassigned the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, to serve as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness.
According to the statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the new appointments and reassignments take immediate effect.
The latest changes form part of President Mahama’s ongoing adjustments to his administration as he seeks to strengthen the implementation of his government’s programmes and priorities.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️)/ Presidential Affairs Correspondent | Ghana 🇬🇭