In line with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the government’s side of the Transition Team to oversee the seamless transfer of executive authority to the incoming administration.
The team comprises key government officials, including:
- 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
The Transition Team will be inaugurated on 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.
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.
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.