President Mahama Announces Strategic Appointments to Strengthen Governance

By Bawa Musah | 21 January, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a series of strategic appointments to strengthen governance and enhance operational efficiency in the Office of the President. These appointments demonstrate his commitment to building a diverse team of experts to drive national development.

Key Appointments include:

• Presidential Adviser and Special Aide: Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, a seasoned lawyer and politician, will serve as Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to the President.
• Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations): Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, a prominent figure in Ghana’s media and communications landscape, has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations).
• Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration): Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, a renowned human rights lawyer and former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration).
• Presidential Adviser on the Economy: Seth Emmanuel Terkper, former Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, has been designated as Presidential Adviser on the Economy.
• Presidential Adviser for the National Anti-Corruption Programme: Professor Francis Dodoo, an accomplished academic and statistician, has been appointed Presidential Adviser for the National Anti-Corruption Programme.
• Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahelian States: Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, with a background in security and intelligence, has been named Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahelian States.
• Presidential Staffers: Nana Yaa Jantuah and Beatrice Annangfio have been appointed as Presidential Staffers.
• Deputy Presidential Spokesperson: Shamima Muslim, a respected journalist and media practitioner, has been appointed Deputy Presidential Spokesperson.
• Cabinet Secretary: Professor Kwaku Danso-Boafo, with an extensive background in public administration and academia, has been designated as Cabinet Secretary.

President Mahama expressed confidence in the appointees’ abilities to contribute meaningfully to national progress, emphasizing their diverse experiences and dedication to service as vital for achieving the government’s objectives.