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Mahama Ayariga: 10 things about the politician on Ghana’s Sahel frontline

Political Calculus

After two decades at the heart of Ghanaian politics, Ayariga’s new job puts chieftaincy, local government and the recovery of conflict-hit Bawku, near the Burkina Faso border, firmly on his desk.

Mahama Ayariga, minister for local government, chieftaincy and religious affairs in Ghana.

Mahama Ayariga, minister for local government, chieftaincy and religious affairs in Ghana. © Mahama Ayariga/Facebook

Mahama Ayariga’s latest political assignment brings the challenges of his hometown unusually close to his national role.

Source: Theafricareport

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