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Akosua Frema Osei-Opare chairs govt transition team

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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