Mahama reassigns Pelpuo, Brogya Genfi in second ministerial reshuffle
Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has been reshuffled following President John Dramani Mahama’s second ministerial reshuffle since returning to office.
The latest changes were announced in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
According to the statement, Dr. Pelpuo has been reassigned as Minister of State for Special Initiatives, while Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum takes over as Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation.
“President John Dramani Mahama has made the following changes to his Government,” the statement said.
Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi has also been reassigned as Presidential Adviser on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness.
The statement said the changes take immediate effect.
The latest reshuffle comes shortly after President Mahama’s first ministerial changes of his second term, as he continues to realign responsibilities within his administration.
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