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On 31 May 1926, the first Lebanese government was formed which was headed by Auguste Adib Pacha. [1] It won the confidence of both the parliament and the senate in 14 June, with a majority of 26 votes. On 29 April 1927, 12 members of the senate signed a petition asking to withdrawal of the confidence, so the prime minister followed and resigned on 2 May. [2]
The cabinet members were as follows: [3]
| First Cabinet of Auguste Adib | ||||
| Portfolio | Minister | Political affiliation | Religious affiliation | Governorate |
| Prime Minister | Auguste Adib | Independent | Maronite | Mount Lebanon |
| Finance | ||||
| Justice | Najib Qabbani | Independent | Sunni | Beirut |
| Interior | Bechara El Khoury | Independent | Maronite | Mount Lebanon |
| Public Works | Najib Amioni | Independent | Greek Orthodox | Beirut |
| Education | Youssef Aftimus | Independent | Greek Catholic | South |
| Agriculture | Ali Nusrat Asaad | Independent | Shia | South |
| Health | Salim Talhouk | Independent | Druze | Mount Lebanon |
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