Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptrollers-General for Ghana Immigration Service

President John Dramani Mahama has approved the appointment of three Deputy Comptrollers-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) as part of efforts to strengthen the operations of the service.

The appointments, announced in a press release issued by the GIS on June 24, 2026, elevate the officers from acting positions to their substantive ranks.

The newly confirmed officers are Evelyn Lonyonlo Lotsu, who will head the Finance and Administration Directorate; Faisal Disu, who has been assigned to the Command Post and Operations Directorate; and Philip Peter Andoh, who will oversee the Legal, Research, and Monitoring Directorate.

According to the GIS, the appointments were made following recommendations by the Service's Governing Council and with advice from the Public Services Commission.

The Service said the appointments recognise the dedication, leadership and performance demonstrated by the officers in their previous roles.

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"The appointments were made on the recommendation of the GIS Governing Council and with the advice of the Public Services Commission, recognising the proven leadership and strong commitment to duty by the aforementioned officers," the statement said.

Comptroller-General of Immigration Samuel Basintale Amadu congratulated the newly appointed deputies and expressed confidence in their ability to contribute to the growth of the Service.

He said the officers had demonstrated professionalism and commitment in their acting capacities and were well-positioned to take on their new responsibilities.

"He lauds their professionalism and commitment and expresses confidence that, in their substantive roles, they will continue to strengthen the Service, promote good governance, and advance the nation's security and development," the statement added.

"The Comptroller General wishes them success and pledges the full support of management as they assume their new responsibilities," the release stated.

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