Nana Yaa Jantuah Urges Thorough Review of Akufo-Addo’s Administration: “The Youth Won’t Forgive Incomplete Work”

Nana Yaa Jantuah, the former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has issued a strong warning to the presidential transition team, calling for a comprehensive review of the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration’s actions.

Speaking during a panel discussion, Jantuah emphasized that the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections were not just a competition between political parties but a contest between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the people of Ghana.

“This year’s election was not just between the NPP, the NDC, and other parties. It was a contest between the NPP and Ghana itself. It mirrors the 1957 elections, where the youth were actively involved in safeguarding the ballot. As a government, you cannot act recklessly and expect to go unchallenged. The youth of Ghana will not forgive the transition team if they fail to do a thorough job,” Jantuah stated firmly.

She urged the transition team to conduct a meticulous examination of all aspects of the outgoing administration, including a detailed review of the National Security’s finances.

Jantuah pointed out that the outgoing government has faced a series of financial and managerial scandals that must be fully investigated.

In line with the Presidential Transition Act of 2012 (Act 845), a Joint Transition Team, made up of representatives from both the Akufo-Addo administration and the incoming Mahama government, was inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

The ceremony, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, marked the beginning of the efforts to ensure a smooth and effective transfer of power.

• Head of the Presidential Staff appointed under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463) [Chief of Staff] – Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare
• The Attorney-General – Godfred Yeboah Dame
• Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs – Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
• Minister responsible for Finance – Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam
• Minister responsible for the Interior – Hon. Henry Quartey
• Minister responsible for Defence – Hon. Dominic Nitiwul
• Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs – Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey
• Minister responsible for Local Government – Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah
• Minister responsible for National Security – Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah

Additionally, in line with Section 1 (2) of the Act, the Team includes:

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

On his side, President-elect John Mahama’s team consists of:

• • Hon. Julius Debrah – Co-Chairperson
  • Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia – Member
  • Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey – Member
  • Dr. Callistus Mahama – Member/Secretary to the Transition Team
  • Dr. Valerie Sawyer – Member
  • Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi – Member

• Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson – Member
• Hon. Mahama Ayariga – Member
• Hon. Goosie Tanoh – Member
• Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Member

Additionally, the President-elect has nominated Edward Doe Adjaho as a member of the Transitional Advisory Council.