Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, has announced that outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended an invitation to President-elect John Dramani Mahama for a meeting to commence the transition process for the handover of power.

This announcement follows the declaration by the Electoral Commission of John Dramani Mahama as the President-elect of Ghana in the aftermath of the December 7 presidential election.

President Akufo-Addo personally called the President-elect to congratulate him on his decisive victory.

A press release signed by Eugene Arhin states that President Akufo-Addo is prepared to begin the transition process immediately.

"In the spirit of collaboration, the President has invited the President-elect for a meeting on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, at Jubilee House to initiate the transition process. He remains committed to the principles of good governance and a peaceful transition that will further strengthen Ghana's reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa,” a part of the statement indicated.

In line with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), President-elect John Dramani Mahama is expected to make key appointments within 24 hours of his declaration to ensure a smooth transition of power.

The Head of the Staff of the President-elect’s Office and key members overseeing Presidential Affairs, Legal Affairs, Finance, Defence, Foreign Affairs, Interior, Local Government, and National Security will be appointed as part of the transition process.

These roles are vital for promoting transparency, ensuring stability, and facilitating effective governance as Mahama moves into his new leadership role.

Earlier, President Akufo-Addo expressed his unwillingness to hand over power to John Dramani Mahama, emphasizing that he had defeated him twice in previous elections.

He further stated that Mahama’s criticisms of his administration’s achievements made him believe, "He will destroy the work that I have done.

However, his recent statements show a change of mind and his dedication to protecting the country’s democracy and ensuring a smooth handover of power.