Akufo-Addo names government transition team
11th December 2024
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced a list of persons who are members of the government's Transition Team, which will supervise the smooth transition of executive authority to the next administration in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
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
The team further 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
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, President Akufo-Addo and President-elect John Dramani Mahama will meet to officially launch the Transition Team. Mahama will be the Co-Chairpersons of the team. It has been decided that Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare will serve as Co-Chairperson while the President is away.
Additionally, the current Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has been named by the President to the Advisory Council, along with former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye.
As the teams collaborate to preserve governance stability, the president-elect also revealed the members of his side of the Transition Team earlier today, guaranteeing balanced participation.
In order to improve Ghana's democratic credentials, President Akufo-Addo restated his commitment to a seamless transition process.
The Transition Team's job is to provide a smooth transition in order to maintain continuity and promote national cohesion.