President-elect John Dramani Mahama has announced a series of high-profile appointments to the Office of the President, effective Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
At the helm of the appointments is Julius Debrah, who will serve as Chief of Staff. Debrah brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served in the same capacity during Mahama’s earlier administration.
The announcement, made through a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, an aide to the President-elect, underscores the strategic roles these appointees will play in advancing the incoming administration’s priorities.
Below is the list of appointees and their designated roles:
- Dr. Callistus Mahama – Executive Secretary to the President.
- Prosper Douglas Bani – Head of Interim Security Taskforce.
- Dr. Valerie Sawyerr – Senior Presidential Advisor, Governmental Affairs.
- Augustus Goosie Tanoh – Presidential Advisor, Responsible for 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development.
- Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew – Legal Counsel to the President.
- Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Acting Spokesperson to the President.
The appointments reflect a blend of experienced professionals and seasoned political figures, signaling Mahama’s commitment to building a capable team to implement his administration’s vision for Ghana.
Julius Debrah’s reappointment as Chief of Staff has been widely acknowledged as a move to ensure continuity and efficiency in government operations. Meanwhile, Augustus Goosie Tanoh’s advisory role emphasizes a focus on economic transformation and export-led growth.
The Office of the President has expressed confidence that this team will deliver on the mandate entrusted to the incoming administration by the Ghanaian people. Further appointments are expected to be announced in the coming days.
