LIST of 20 names appointed by President Mahama to work in his office after 15 days in charge

President John Dramani Mahama has made 20 key appointments to the Office of the President in three phases, with the first set announced on January 6, the second on January 15 and the third set on January 21, 2025.

These appointments aim to strengthen governance and enhance operational efficiency within the presidency.

First set of appointments – January 6, 2025

The initial announcement included seven key figures to serve in various high-level roles. The appointments were announced a day before the official inauguration of President Mahama.

The appointees were:

• Julius Debrah – Chief of Staff

• Dr Callistus Mahama – Executive Secretary to the President

• Prosper Douglas Bani – Head of Interim Security Taskforce

• Dr Valerie Sawyerr – Senior Presidential Adviser, Governmental Affairs

• Augustus Goosie Tannoh – Presidential Adviser Responsible for 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development

• Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew – Legal Counsel to the President of Ghana

• Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Acting Spokesperson to the President

The appointments took effect from January 7, 2025, according to a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President.

Second set of appointments

In another statement on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Presidency also confirmed appointments for former Chief of Staff, Prosper Douglas Bani as National Security Advisor to the President, DCOP Abdul-Osman Razak as National Security Coordinator and COP Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd) as Director of Operations at the Presidency to oversee operational effectiveness in Security matters.

• Prosper Bani - National Security Adviser to the President 

• Nathan Kofi Boakye - Director of Operations at the Presidency

• DCOP Abdul-Osman Razak - National Security Coordinator

• Charles Kipo - Director General of NIB (National Investigations Bureau formerly BNI)

Third set of Appointments – January 21, 2025

In the third announcement, President Mahama expanded his team with 10 additional appointments to bolster the administration’s operational and advisory capabilities. These appointees are:

• Mrs Joyce Bawah Mogtari – Presidential Adviser & Special Aide to the President

• Stanislav Xoese Dogbe – Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations)

• Nana Oye Bampoe Addo – Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration)

• Seth Emmanuel Terkper – Presidential Adviser on the Economy

• Professor Francis Dodoo – Presidential Adviser, National Anti-Corruption Programme

• Larry Gbevlo-Lartey – Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahelian States

• Nana Yaa Jantuah – Presidential Staffer

• Beatrice Annangfio – Presidential Staffer

• Shamima Muslim – Deputy Presidential Spokesperson

• Professor Kwaku Danso-Boafo – Cabinet Secretary

Out of the 21 names appointed as of now, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who was initially appointed as acting Spokesperson to the President has been re-assigned the responsibility of Minister of State in charge of Government Communications.

His name has since been forwarded to Parliament for approval before his appointment can be confirmed.

He doubles as Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu-Kwamankese. 

Also on the list is the Director General of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) formerly the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI).

Charles Kipo has been assigned that responsibility as Director General of NIB. 

President’s confidence in the appointees

The President expressed confidence in the abilities of the appointees to bring expertise and dedication to their respective roles, contributing to the nation’s development.

“These appointments are intended to strengthen governance and enhance operational efficiency within the Presidency,” the Acting Spokesperson reiterated.

UPDATED: This story has been updated to reflect the appointments made on January 15