In accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially unveiled the government’s Transition Team to oversee the smooth transfer of executive authority to the incoming administration.
The Transition Team, composed of senior government officials and institutional heads, will work to ensure a seamless transition of power following the 2024 general elections.
The team will be co-chaired by President Akufo-Addo and President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
Members of the Transition Team
Key government officials named to 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
Other notable members 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
Inauguration of the Transition Team
The team will be inaugurated today, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and President-elect Mahama. Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, has been designated to act as Co-Chairperson in the absence of the President.
This announcement marks a critical step in the constitutional process to facilitate the peaceful transfer of power, a cornerstone of Ghana’s democratic tradition.
The Transition Team will oversee the handing over of key government functions and resources, ensuring continuity in governance as the new administration prepares to take office in January 2025.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
