The president-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed members of his transitional team. The appointment of the 10-member transitional team was in accordance with the provisions of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
The National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, mentioned the names in a statement.
“H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, has, in accordance with the provisions of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (ACT 845), appointed the following personalities as members of the 2024 Transition Team,” the release noted.
It continued that, “The team will work closely with representatives of the outgoing government with a view to ensuring a smooth transfer of political power to the incoming administration. The Transition Team is composed of experienced individuals drawn from various sectors, including finance, governance, and public administration.”
The appointed members of the Joint Transition Team are as follows: Hon. Julius Debrah – Co-Chairperson, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia – Member, Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey – Member, Dr. Callistus Mahama – Member/Secretary to the Transition Team, Dr. Valerie Sawyer – Member.
The rest are Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi, member; Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, member; Hon. Mahama Ayariga, member; Hon. Goosie Tanoh, member; Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, member.
Additionally, the President-Elect has nominated Rt. Hon. Edward Doe Adjaho as a member of the transitional Advisory Council.
The joint transitional team would be inaugurated tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
