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Ghana

Mahama Ayariga

Mahama Ayariga is Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs of Ghana.

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OfficeMinister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs
CountryGhana
In office sinceNot stated in the source

Career

  • Member of the 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2017 to present)
  • Member of the 6th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2013 to 2017)
  • Member of the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2005 to 2009)
  • Member of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2021 to present)
  • Minister for Youth and Sports (2014 to 2015)
  • Minister for Information (2013 to 2014)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs of Ghana?

Mahama Ayariga is the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs of Ghana.

When was Mahama Ayariga born?

Mahama Ayariga was born in 1974-05-12, in Bawku, according to Wikidata.

Where did Mahama Ayariga study?

Mahama Ayariga studied at University of Ghana, Harvard Law School, Ghana Senior High School, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Mahama Ayariga belong to?

Mahama Ayariga is listed as a member of National Democratic Congress on Wikidata.

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Sources: Information Services Department, Government of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

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PollsAfrica (2026). Mahama Ayariga. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/mahama-ayariga-ghana