Mireku Duker questions Mahama Ayariga’s grassroots experience for Local Government Ministry role

Mr Duker pointed to his own experience as a former Municipal Chief Executive and a staff member at the Local Government Ministry, saying it had given him an understanding of the ministry’s operations and the challenges associated with local governance.

Mr Duker acknowledged Mr Ayariga’s extensive experience as a lawyer, parliamentarian and former minister, but argued that managing the Local Government Ministry requires a different set of skills, particularly a strong understanding of local politics and community-level governance.

Mr Ayariga was appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, while Ibrahim Ahmed was moved to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.