President Nana Akufo-Addo has in line with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), announced the government’s side of the Transition Team.
The tea, is to also oversee the seamless transfer of executive authority to the incoming administration.
President Akufo-Addo reaffirmed his commitment to a smooth transition process, emphasizing 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 team includes key government officials, including:
- Head of the Presidential Staff appointed under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463) [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 – 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
- Minister responsible for National Security – Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah
Also, in line with Section 1 (2) of the Act, the Team shall include the following individuals:
- The Head of Civil Service – Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh
- The Head of the Local Government Service – Dr. Nana Ato Arthur
- The Secretary to the Cabinet – Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari
- The National Security Coordinator – Mr. Edward Asomani
The Transition Team will be inaugurated today Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and President-elect John Dramani Mahama. The two 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.
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.
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