President-Elect John Dramani Mahama and outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo are inaugurating the 2024 National Transition Team, marking a critical milestone in Ghana’s democratic process.
The inauguration signals the start of an organised and peaceful transition of power from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Both President Akufo-Addo and President Mahama have appointed their representatives on the joint transition team in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), to ensure a smooth transfer of political power.
The team members appointed by Mahama include:
1. Julius Debrah - Co-Chairperson
2. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah - Member
3. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey - Member
4. Dr. Callistus Mahama – Member/Secretary to the Transition Team
5. Dr. Valerie Sawyer - Member
6. Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi - Member
7. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson - Member
8. Mahama Ayariga - Member
9. Goosie Tanoh - Member
10. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah - Member
11. Rt. Hon. Edward Doe Adjaho - Member of the Transitional Advisory Council
The members of the team appointed by Akufo-Addo include:
1. Chief of Staff - Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare
2. The Attorney-General – Godfred Yeboah Dame
3. Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs – Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
4. Minister responsible for Finance – Hon. 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
10. The Head of Civil Service – Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh
11. The Head of the Local Government Service – Dr. Nana Ato Arthur
12. The Secretary to the Cabinet – Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari
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