Frema Osei-Opare chairs government transition team
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The statement noted that the Transition Team will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This event will be preceded by a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and the president-elect, who will jointly chair the team.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has designated individuals to represent the government on the Transition Team, as outlined in a statement released on Tuesday, December 10. The appointments were made per the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
The appointed members of the Transition Team are:
- Chief of Staff (Head of the Presidential Staff under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 [Act 463]): Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare
- Attorney-General: Godfred Yeboah Dame
- Minister for Presidential Affairs: Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
- Minister for Finance: Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam
- Minister for the Interior: Hon. Henry Quartey
- Minister for Defence: Hon. Dominic Nitiwul
- Minister for Foreign Affairs: Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey
- Minister for Local Government: Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah
- Minister for National Security: Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah
Additionally, in compliance with Section 1 (2) of the Act, the following officials are included in the Team:
- Head of Civil Service: Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh
- Head of Local Government Service: Dr. Nana Ato Arthur
- Secretary to the Cabinet: Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari
- National Security Coordinator: Mr. Edward Asomani
The statement noted that the Transition Team will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This event will be preceded by a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and the president-elect, who will jointly chair the team. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has been designated as Co-Chairperson in the president's absence.
Per Section 5 (1) of the Act, President Akufo-Addo appointed the former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, to the Advisory Council, which will be chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Alban Bagbin.
Meanwhile, the president-elect, John Mahama, issued a statement on Tuesday evening announcing the members representing his side of the Transition Team.
The Transition Team's primary mandate is to facilitate a seamless transfer of executive authority as required by law, ensuring stability and continuity in governance. The statement emphasized President Akufo-Addo’s dedication to upholding a smooth transition process, further reinforcing the nation’s democratic integrity.
