President John Dramani Mahama has announced further changes to his government, involving the reassignment of two ministers and a deputy minister.
In a statement issued by the Presidency, Mr. Mahama 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.
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, the new assignments take immediate effect.
The latest changes form part of President Mahama’s continuing efforts to strengthen the effectiveness and coordination of his administration as it implements its policy agenda.
The announcement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
