President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed a 13-member transition team to meet with their counterparts from the President-elect, John Mahama.
This appointment is in accordance with Section 1 (1) of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
This announcement was contained in a press release, signed by the Director of Communication at the presidency, Eugene Arhin.
The government side of the transition team includes the head of the presidential staff appointed under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463), the chief of
Staff: Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, The Attorney-General; Godfred Yeboah Dame, Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs; Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Minister responsible for Finance; Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister responsible for the Interior; Hon. Henry Quartey, Minister responsible for Defence; Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs; Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister responsible for Local Government; Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah; and Minister responsible for National Security: Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah.
Additionally, the team will include Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh—Head of Civil Service, Dr. Nana Ato Arthur—Head of Local Government Service, Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari—Secretary to the Cabinet, and Mr. Edward Asomani—National Security Coordinator.
The Transition Team will be inaugurated today, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and President-elect John Dramani Mahama, who will serve as co-chairpersons.
Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has been designated to act as co-chairperson in the absence of the president.
Furthermore, the President has appointed former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, to the Advisory Council, with the current Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, as Chairperson.
President Akufo-Addo reaffirmed his commitment to a smooth transition process, emphasising its importance in strengthening Ghana’s democratic credentials. The Transition Team is tasked with facilitating an efficient handover to preserve continuity and foster national unity.
The president-elect also announced the members of his side of the transition team earlier today, ensuring balanced representation as the teams work together to maintain governance stability.
According to the press statement signed by Sammy Gyamfi, the Transition Team comprises Julius Debrah, Co-Chairperson; Johnson Asiedu Nketia; Fifi Fiavi Kwetey; Dr. Callistus Mahama, Member/Secretary to the Transition Team; Dr. Valerie Sawyer; Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi; Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson; Mahama Ayariga; Goosie Tanoh; and Dr. Edward Omane Boamah.
In addition to these appointments, Rt. Hon. Edward Doe Adjaho has been nominated to serve as a member of the Transitional Advisory Council.
The statement emphasised the team’s mandate, stating they “will work closely with representatives of the outgoing government with a view to ensuring a smooth transfer of political power to the incoming administration.”
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