Seth Tekper, Bawah Mogtari And 8 Others Get Key Appointments From Mahama

• President John Dramani Mahama has made new appointments related to the operations of the presidency
• Joyce Bawah Mogtari has been named as a Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to the President
• Former finance minister Seth Terkper has been appointed Presidential Adviser on the Economy

President John Mahama has unveiled a series of key appointments to the presidency.

Among the appointees, Joyce Bawah Mogtari has been named Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to the President.

Stanislav Xoese Dogbe will be the Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), while Nana Oye Bampoe Addo will be the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration).

Former finance minister Seth Terkper has been appointed Presidential Adviser on the Economy.

Professor Francis Dodoo has been named Presidential Adviser for the National Anti-Corruption Programme.

Other notable appointments include Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, designated Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahelian States.

The Office of the President will also be strengthened by the contributions of Nana Yaa Jantuah and Beatrice Annangfio, who have been appointed Presidential Staffers, and Shamima Muslim, who takes up the role of Deputy Presidential Spokesperson.

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Professor Kwaku Danso-Boafo was also appointed as the Cabinet Secretary.

These appointments were outlined in a statement from the presidency.

Sammy Gyamfi, others appointed to key areas

National Democratic Congress Communications Director Sammy Gyamfi has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company.

The National Democratic Congress Communications Director has been tasked with setting up the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).

A statement from the presidency said the Minister for Finance would direct the establishment of the GoldBod.

The GoldBod is one of the top priorities of the Mahama administration aimed at economic revitalisation and would, among other things, be responsible for the sustainable management and marketing of the country's gold resources for the benefit of the Ghanaian people.

The president also appointed Justina Nelson as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income Investment Fund.

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This came after the Ghanaian President revoked the appointment of the previous CEO, Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng.

Mahama also appointed Augustus Goosie Tannoh as the Presidential Advisor for the 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development.

This appointment is part of Mahama’s recent announcement of key individuals selected for positions within the Office of the President.

The 24-Hour Economy initiative was one of the key policy proposals highlighted during Mahama’s campaign for the December 7, 2024, elections.

Mahama appoints National Security Coordinator

YEN.com.gh reported that Mahama made key appointments relating to national security on January 15, 2025, in line with an earlier pledge.

COP Nathan Kofi Boakye was appointed Director of Operations at the Presidency to oversee operational effectiveness in security matters.

Charles Kipo was named Director General of the National Intelligence Bureau.

Former Chief of Staff Prosper Douglas Bani was appointed National Security Advisor to the President.

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DCOP Abdul-Osman Razak will serve as the National Security Coordinator, ensuring a cohesive strategy across all security initiatives.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh