President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the dissolution of all boards of statutory corporations, commissions, and councils appointed under the previous administration led by Nana Akufo-Addo.
This directive, issued in line with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), takes immediate effect and is part of efforts to restructure state institutions.
The notice, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President on Monday, January 13, formally informed all affected board and council members that their terms ended with the swearing-in of the new president on January 7, 2025. However, the directive clarified that independent constitutional bodies are not affected. The reconstitution of the dissolved boards will follow their respective legal frameworks in due time.
Mahama, who officially assumed office on January 7, 2025, after winning the December 2024 presidential election, has taken swift actions to reverse policies of the previous government. Among his initial decisions was the revocation of the appointments of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country. Additionally, he dissolved certain ministerial offices in alignment with his campaign pledge for a leaner government.
The decision to dissolve the boards aims to create space for new appointees who align with the Mahama administration’s priorities and policies.
During this interim period, the management of the affected institutions has been instructed to obtain clearance from the Chief of Staff before making significant decisions. The administration has emphasized its commitment to accountability and transparency as core principles of governance
