Akosua Frema Osei-Opare chairs govt transition team
President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed key individuals to form the Government side of the Transition Team, in accordance with Section 1(1) of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
The appointed members of the Transition Team include:
Chief of Staff (Head of the Presidential Staff under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463)): Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare
Attorney-General: Godfred Yeboah Dame
Minister for Presidential Affairs: Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Minister for Finance: Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam
Minister for the Interior: Hon. Henry Quartey
Minister for Defence: Hon. Dominic Nitiwul
Minister for Foreign Affairs: Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey
Minister for Local Government: Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah
Minister for National Security: Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah
In line with Section 1(2) of the Act, additional members of the Team include:
Head of Civil Service: Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh
Head of the Local Government Service: Dr. Nana Ato Arthur
Secretary to the Cabinet: Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari
National Security Coordinator: Mr. Edward Asomani
The Team will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, following a meeting between the President and the President-elect, who will co-chair the Team. In the President’s absence, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare will act as Co-Chair.
In addition, former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, has been appointed to the Advisory Council, with the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Alban Bagbin, serving as the Chairperson of the Advisory Council.
The Transition Team’s primary responsibility is to ensure a smooth and efficient transfer of executive power, in line with the provisions of the Transition Act, to safeguard governance stability and continuity.
President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to a seamless transition that will further strengthen the nation’s democratic framework.
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