President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the appointment of members to constitute the Government side of the Transition Team, in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
The appointments were confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 by the Director of Communications at the office of the president, Eugene Arhin.
The team comprises key government officials tasked with facilitating the smooth transfer of executive authority to the incoming administration. The appointed members include:
1. Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, will act as Co-Chairperson on the team in the absence of the President
2. Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame
3. Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
4. Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam
5. Minister responsible for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey
6. Minister responsible for Defence, Hon. Dominic Nitiwul
7. Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey
8. Minister responsible for Local Government, Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah
9. Minister responsible for National Security, Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah
In addition, as stipulated under Section 1 (2) of the Act, the team includes:
10. Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service
11. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, Head of the Local Government Service
12. Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari, Secretary to the Cabinet
13. Mr. Edward Asomani, National Security Coordinator
The Transition Team is scheduled to be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The President and the President-elect will serve as Co-Chairpersons of the team. In the President’s absence, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare will act as Co-Chairperson.
To provide additional support, President Akufo-Addo has appointed former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, to the Advisory Council, as provided under Section 5 (1) of the Act. The Council will be chaired by the current Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Alban Bagbin.
The Transition Team’s mandate is to ensure a seamless transfer of power, safeguarding stability and continuity in governance. President Akufo-Addo reaffirmed his commitment to upholding Ghana’s democratic values during this critical period.
