Former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has issued a stern warning to the presidential transition team, urging them to conduct a thorough review of the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration’s work.
During a panel discussion on TV3’s Ghana Decides program on Thursday, December 12, 2024, Nana Yaa emphasized that this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections were not merely a contest between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) or other parties. Instead, she described it as a contest between the NPP and the people of Ghana.
“This year’s election was not between NPP and NDC or other parties. It was a contest between the NPP and Ghana; a replica of 1957 when we saw the young ones policing the ballots. You can’t do whatever you like as a government and go scot-free. The young ones of Ghana will not forgive the transitional team if they don’t do thorough work,” Nana Yaa stressed.
She urged the presidential transition team to meticulously examine all aspects, including the finances of the National Security. According to her, the outgoing NPP government has been plagued by numerous financial and managerial scandals that must be thoroughly investigated.
In accordance with the Presidential Transition Act 2012 (Act 845), a Joint Transition Team, comprising representatives from the outgoing administration of President Akufo-Addo and the incoming government of President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has been officially inaugurated. The ceremony, held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, marked the commencement of efforts to ensure a smooth and collaborative transfer of power.
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President Akufo-Addo’s members of the Transition Team include:
- Head of the Presidential Staff appointed under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463) [Chief of Staff] – Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare
- The Attorney-General – Godfred Yeboah Dame
- Minister responsible for Presidential Affairs – Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
- Minister responsible for Finance – Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam
- Minister responsible for the Interior – Hon. Henry Quartey
- Minister responsible for Defence – Hon. Dominic Nitiwul
- Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs – Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey
- Minister responsible for Local Government – Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah
- Minister responsible for National Security – Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah
Additionally, in line with Section 1 (2) of the Act, the Team includes:
- The Head of Civil Service – Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh
- The Head of the Local Government Service – Dr. Nana Ato Arthur
- The Secretary to the Cabinet – Ambassador Mercy Debrah-Karikari
- The National Security Coordinator – Mr. Edward Asomani
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On his side, President-elect John Mahama’s team consists of:
- 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
- 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 Edward Doe Adjaho as a member of the Transitional Advisory Council.
