James Agalga tipped to replace Mahama Ayariga as NDC Majority Leader - MyJoyOnline
Builsa North Member of Parliament James Agalga is the leading contender to become the next Majority Leader of Parliament following Mahama Ayariga’s appointment to President John Dramani Mahama’s cabinet, sources within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus have told MyJoyOnline. Mr Ayariga, who served as Majority Leader, has been reassigned as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in President Mahama’s cabinet reshuffle announced on Friday, August 7, 2026.