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
- Akosua Frema Osei-Opare – Chief of Staff and Head of the Presidential Staff
- Godfred Yeboah Dame – Attorney-General
- Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu – Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs
- Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam – Minister responsible for Finance
- Hon. Henry Quartey – Minister responsible for the Interior
- Hon. Dominic Nitiwul – Minister responsible for Defence
- Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey – Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs
- Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah – Minister responsible for Local Government
- Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah – Minister responsible for National Security
Appointees Under Section 1 (2) of the Act
- Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh – Head of Civil Service
- Dr. Nana Ato Arthur – Head of Local Government Service
- Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari – Secretary to the Cabinet
- 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.
