President Nana Akufo-Addo has designated Evans Aggrey-Darkoh as the new head of the Civil Service of Ghana, succeeding Nana Kwasi Agyekum-Dwamena.

Before assuming this new role, Dr. Aggrey-Darkoh held the position of chief director at the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

In a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, it was stated that Dr. Aggrey-Darkoh has a period of 14 days to indicate his acceptance of the appointment or decline it.

“Pursuant to Article 193(1) of the Constitution and Section 6 (1) of the Civil Service Act, 1993(PNDC 327), I am pleased to inform you that the President has appointed you to act as the head of the Civil Service, pending receipt of the constitutionally required advice from the Public Services Commission.

“I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment,” the letter says.