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President John Dramani Mahama has made a series of key appointments to the Office of the President, aimed at enhancing governance and operational efficiency. These appointments reflect the President's commitment to effective and responsive leadership, leveraging the expertise and dedication of seasoned professionals to drive Ghana's development agenda.
Notable Appointments
The list of appointees includes several notable figures:
- Stanislav Xoese Dogbe: Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations
- Nana Oye Bampoe Addo: Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Administration
- Seth Emmanuel Terkper: Presidential Adviser on the Economy
- Nana Yaa Jantuah: Presidential Staffer
- Professor Francis Dodoo: Presidential Adviser, National Anti-Corruption Programme
- Larry Gbevlo-Lartey: Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahelian States
- Shamima Muslim: Deputy Presidential Spokesperson
- Professor Kwaku Danso-Boafo: Cabinet Secretary
Earlier Appointments
These appointments follow an earlier release on January 6, 2025, which announced the first set of appointments, including:
- 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 Tanoh: Presidential Adviser Responsible for 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development
- Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew: Legal Counsel to the President
- Felix Kwakye Ofosu: Acting Spokesperson to the President
A Balanced Team
The appointments showcase a balance of seasoned professionals and diverse expertise, reaffirming the administration's resolve to drive Ghana's development agenda effectively. Acting Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu emphasized the President's confidence that the appointees will bring their expertise and dedication to their respective roles, contributing significantly to national progress and development.
In line with President Mahama's efforts to streamline government operations, he has also reduced the number of government ministries from 29 to 23, as part of an administrative reform. This move aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in governance. With these new appointments and reforms, President Mahama's administration is poised to drive Ghana's growth and development forward.
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