In accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has formally designated the government’s representatives for the Transition Team.
The group, which consists of senior officials and seasoned administrators, is charged with making sure that the transfer of executive authority proceeds smoothly and successfully.
The following individuals have been appointed to the Transition Team’s Government side:
- Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff (Head of Presidential Staff)
- Godfred Yeboah Dame, Attorney-General
- Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs
- Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister of Finance
- Hon. Henry Quartey, Minister of the Interior
- Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, Minister of Defence
- Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Minister of Local Government
- Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah, Minister of National Security
In accordance with Section 1(2) of the Act, the team will additionally include the following officials:
- Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service
- Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, Head of the Local Government Service
- Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari, Secretary to the Cabinet
- Mr. Edward Asomani, National Security Coordinator
President Akufo-Addo and the president-elect will meet on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, to officially launch the Transition Team.
The president-elect, who will be the team’s co-chairman, has already revealed his position. Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, the Chief of Staff, has been assigned to serve as Co-Chairperson while the President is away.
President Akufo-Addo has also named former Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye to the Advisory Council, in accordance with Section 5 (1) of the Act. The current Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, will serve as the Council’s chair.
In order to preserve stability and continuity in government, the Transition Team is tasked with making sure that executive authority transfers smoothly. President Akufo-Addo reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering Ghana’s democratic credentials by ensuring a seamless transition.
This crucial action demonstrates the administration’s dedication to preserving the country’s democratic principles throughout this transitional phase.
Source: newsthemegh.com