President Akufo-Addo names government representatives for 2024 Transition Team

In accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the government’s representatives on the 2024 Transition Team. The appointments aim to ensure the smooth transfer of executive power to the incoming administration led by President-elect John Dramani Mahama.

The Transition Team, comprising senior government officials, will be inaugurated on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, during a meeting between the President and President-elect. Both leaders will serve as Co-Chairpersons, with Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, designated to act as Co-Chairperson in the President's absence.  

The government team includes:  

1. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare – Chief of Staff (Co-Chairperson)  
2. Godfred Yeboah Dame – Attorney-General  
3. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu – Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs  
4. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam – Minister responsible for Finance  
5. Henry Quartey – Minister responsible for the Interior  
6. Dominic Nitiwul – Minister responsible for Defence  
7. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey – Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs  
8. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah – Minister responsible for Local Government  
9. Albert Kan Dapaah – Minister responsible for National Security  

Additionally, the team will include:  

- 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  

President Akufo-Addo has also appointed Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, a former Speaker of Parliament, to the Advisory Council. The Chairperson of the Advisory Council will be the current Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin.  

The President-elect had earlier announced members of his side of the Transition Team to ensure balanced representation.  

The Presidential Communications Directorate confirmed that the Transition Team’s role is to "ensure a seamless and efficient transfer of executive authority, as mandated by the Act, to maintain stability and continuity in governance."  

In a statement, President Akufo-Addo reaffirmed his dedication to a smooth transition, noting that this process "further strengthens Ghana’s democratic credentials."  

The inauguration of the team is a key step in Ghana’s democratic process, marking the beginning of preparations for the incoming administration’s assumption of office.