President John Dramani Mahama has effected another round of changes within his government, including the reassignment of Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi to the Presidency.

The nominations, submitted in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, are subject to parliamentary vetting and approval before the nominees can assume office.

Brogya Genfi, who has been Deputy Minister for Defence since March 2025, will now serve as Adviser on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Agyekum, the Minister of State responsible for Special Initiatives, has been reassigned to head the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment. Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo will take over his former portfolio.

The changes constitute President Mahama’s second ministerial reshuffle since beginning his current second term. His first reshuffle was announced on August 7, 2026.

That reshuffle included the transfer of Kenneth Gilbert Adjei from Works, Housing and Water Resources to Defence, while Ahmed Ibrahim was reassigned from Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to lead the Works, Housing and Water Resources Ministry.

Under the new appointments, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, Member of Parliament, has been nominated as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament, has been nominated as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.

In addition to the fresh nominations, President Mahama has reassigned two ministers to new portfolios as part of efforts to strengthen government operations.

The latest changes form part of the President’s ongoing efforts to reposition key ministries to support the government’s development agenda and improve public service delivery.

The nominations have been forwarded to Parliament, where the Appointments Committee is expected to vet the nominees before presenting its recommendations to the House for approval.