Akufo-Addo Unveils Transition Team to Facilitate Handover to Mahama
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has unveiled a transition team to ensure a seamless transfer of power to the incoming administration. The team, comprising key government officials, will be co-chaired by President Akufo-Addo and President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday Dec 10. The transition team includes notable figures such as Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, and Godfred Yeboah Dame, Attorney-General. Other members include ministers responsible for finance, interior, defence, foreign affairs, local government, and national security.
The team's inauguration is scheduled for December 11, 2024, and will mark the beginning of a collaborative effort to maintain governance stability and ensure a smooth transition. President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to this process, emphasizing its importance in strengthening Ghana's democratic credentials.
President Akufo-Addo has also 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.
Find the full list below.
- Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare – Chief of Staff (Team Co-Chairperson)
- Godfred Yeboah Dame – Attorney-General
- Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu – Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs
- Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam – Minister responsible for Finance
- Hon. Henry Quartey – Minister responsible for the Interior
- Hon. Dominic Nitiwul – Minister responsible for Defence
- Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey – Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs
- Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah – Minister responsible for Local Government
- Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah – Minister responsible for National Security
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
- Mr. Edward Asomani – National Security Coordinator
Source: Lead News Online
