Akosua Frema Osei-Opare Appointed to Chair Government Transition Team

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed members to form the Government’s side of the Transition Team, as part of the constitutional process outlined in the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).

According to a statement issued on Tuesday, December 10, the appointments were made in accordance with Section 1 (1) of the Act.

The following individuals have been named to the Transition Team:

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

Additionally, in line with Section 1 (2) of the Act, the following individuals will also be part of the team:

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

The team will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, following a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and President-elect John Mahama, who will serve as Co-Chairpersons of the Transition Team. In the President’s absence, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare will act as Co-Chairperson.

Furthermore, in accordance with Section 5 (1) of the Act, the President has appointed Rt. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, the former Speaker of Parliament, to the Advisory Council. The Chairperson of the Advisory Council will be Rt. Alban Bagbin, the current Speaker of Parliament.

The statement noted that President-elect John Mahama, as of Tuesday evening, had announced the members of his side of the Transition Team.

The primary goal of the Transition Team is to ensure a smooth and efficient transfer of executive power, in line with the Act, to maintain governance stability and continuity.

President Akufo-Addo reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring a seamless transition to further strengthen the country’s democratic institutions.