The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has undertaken a regional ministerial reshuffle.

The Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, will assume the role of Upper West Regional Minister. Similarly, the Upper West Regional Minister, Hafiz Bin Salih, will become the new Upper East Regional Minister.

A letter signed by the Director of Communications Office of the President, Eugene Arhin said the decision is effective immediately.

These changes are part of President Akufo-Addo’s ongoing efforts to ensure effective governance across the country, and has tasked the Ministers to work tirelessly to promote the welfare and development of the people of Upper West and Upper East regions, respectively.