President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed members to constitute the Government side of the Transition Team.
This is in accordance with Section 1 (1) of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
The team is tasked with ensuring a seamless and efficient transfer of executive authority to maintain stability and continuity in governance.
The appointed members include: Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff; Godfred Yeboah Dame, Attorney-General; Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs; Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister responsible for Finance; Henry Quartey, Minister responsible for the Interior; Dominic Nitiwul, Minister responsible for Defence; Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs; Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Minister responsible for Local Government and Albert Kan Dapaah, Minister responsible for National Security.
Others are Dr Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of Civil Service; Dr Nana Ato Arthur, Head of the Local Government Service; Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari, Secretary to the Cabinet, Edward Asomani, National Security Coordinator.
Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications, Office of the President made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday December 10, 2024.
The team will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, following a meeting between the President and the President-elect, who will serve as Co-Chairpersons of the team. In the absence of the President, Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare will act as Co-Chairperson.
Furthermore, pursuant to Section 5 (1) of the Act, the President has appointed the former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, to the Advisory Council. The Chairperson of the Advisory Council will be the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition to further strengthen the nation’s democratic credentials.
