President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named the government’s section of the Transition Team to supervise the smooth transition of executive authority to the next administration in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
Important government representatives in the team include:
- 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
In a meeting with President-elect John Dramani Mahama, who will be Co-Chairpersons, President Akufo-Addo will officially launch the Transition Team on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. When the President is not present, Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has been assigned to serve as Co-Chairperson.
Additionally, the President has named Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, a former Speaker of Parliament, to the Advisory Council. The current Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, will serve as the council’s chair.
In order to ensure equal representation as the teams collaborate to preserve government stability, the president-elect also revealed the members of his side of the Transition Team yesterday.
In order to bolster Ghana’s democratic credentials, President Akufo-Addo reiterated his commitment to a seamless transition process. In order to maintain continuity and promote national unity, the Transition Team is entrusted with facilitating an effective handover.