Parliament's Appointments Committee has delayed the vetting of ministerial nominees Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings. The vetting is now scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Original Vetting Date Missed
The two ministerial nominees were expected to face the committee on Tuesday, August 25, 2025, according to an Instagram post by Citi 97.3 FM. However, the original date for their vetting has been rescheduled.
New Date Set for Vetting
The new date for the vetting of Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings is Thursday, August 27, 2026. This was announced by Parliament's Appointments Committee.
Background on Ministerial Nominees
Mahama Ayariga was nominated for the position of Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings was nominated for the position of Minister-Designate for Environment, Science, and Technology. The two ministerial nominees will face the committee on the new date.
Parliament's Appointments Committee
Parliament's Appointments Committee is responsible for vetting ministerial nominees before they are approved by the House. The committee has rescheduled the vetting of Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to Thursday, August 27, 2026.
What's Next
The vetting of Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings will now take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The outcome of the vetting will determine whether the two ministerial nominees will be approved by the House.
Source: 3News
