Akosua Frema Osei-Opare chairs government transition team

President Nana Akufo-Addo has officially announced the government representatives for the Transition Team tasked with ensuring a smooth transfer of executive authority following the 2024 elections.

The appointments were made in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), as outlined in a statement issued on December 10.

The team will be co-chaired by President Akufo-Addo and President-elect John Mahama, with Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, designated to act as co-chair in the absence of the President.

The team is set to be inaugurated on December 11, 2024.

Below is the list of appointees representing the government:

Appointees Under Section 1 (1) of the Act

1. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare – Chief of Staff and Head of the Presidential Staff
2. Godfred Yeboah Dame – Attorney-General
3. Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu – Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs
4. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam – Minister responsible for Finance
5. Hon. Henry Quartey – Minister responsible for the Interior
6. Hon. Dominic Nitiwul – Minister responsible for Defence
7. Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey – Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs
8. Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah – Minister responsible for Local Government
9. Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah – Minister responsible for National Security

Appointees Under Section 1 (2) of the Act

1. Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh – Head of Civil Service
2. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur – Head of Local Government Service
3. Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari – Secretary to the Cabinet
4. Mr. Edward Asomani – National Security Coordinator

The former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, has been appointed to the Advisory Council under Section 5 (1) of the Act, with the current Speaker, Rt. Alban Bagbin, serving as Chairperson of the Council.

The team is mandated to ensure a seamless transfer of power to maintain stability and continuity in governance.