BY: Daniel Orlando|VoltaOnline
President-Elect John Dramani Mahama and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo have announced their respective members of the 2024 Transition Team.
This move is in line with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), which aims to ensure a smooth transfer of executive authority.
The government Side of the Transition Team includes:
Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff/ Co-Chairperson- Godfred Yeboah Dame, Attorney-General- Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs- Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister responsible for Finance- Hon. Henry Quartey, Minister responsible for the Interior- Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, Minister responsible for Defence- Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs- Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Minister responsible for Local Government- Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah, Minister responsible for National Security. Additionally, the team includes:- 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.
Similarly, the President-Elect has also appointed his side of the transition team, which includes:- Hon. Julius Debrah, Co-Chairperson- Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Member- Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, Member- Dr. Callistus Mahama, Member and 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.
The transition team will work together to ensure a seamless transfer of power, maintaining stability and continuity in governance. The team’s efforts will be guided by the principles of transparency, accountability, and cooperation.
The official inauguration of the transition team is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 11, following a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and President-Elect Mahama, who will serve as Co-Chairpersons of the team.
Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com
