President Nana Akufo-Addo has named the individuals who will represent the government on the Transition Team.

In a statement released on Tuesday, December 10, it was noted that the appointments were made in line with Section 1 (1) of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).

Below is the list of members appointed to the Transition Team:

Head of the Presidential Staff appointed under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463) [Chief of Staff] - Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-OpareThe Attorney-General - Godfred Yeboah DameMinister responsible for Presidential Affairs - Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-BonsuMinister responsible for Finance - Dr. Mohammed Amin AdamMinister responsible for the Interior - Hon. Henry QuarteyMinister responsible for Defence - Hon. Dominic NitiwulMinister responsible for Foreign Affairs - Hon. Shirley Ayorkor BotchweyMinister responsible for Local Government - Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah KorsahMinister responsible for National Security - Hon. Albert Kan DapaahAdditionally, in line with Section 1(2) of the Act, the Team shall include the following individuals:

The Head of Civil Service - Dr. Evans Aggrey-DarkohThe Head of the Local Government Service - Dr. Nana Ato ArthurThe Secretary to the Cabinet - Ambassador Mercy Debrah-KarikariThe National Security Coordinator - Mr. Edward AsomaniThe statement said that the Team will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, following a meeting between the President and the President-elect, who will serve as Co-Chairpersons of the Team.

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Akosua Frema Osei-Opare to serve as Co-Chairperson of the Transition Team in his absence.

In addition, under Section 5(1) of the Presidential (Transition) Act, the President has selected former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, to join the Advisory Council. The council will be led by the current Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Alban Bagbin.

The statement also mentioned that President-elect John Mahama announced the members of his side of the Transition Team on Tuesday evening.

"The team is tasked with ensuring a seamless and efficient transfer of executive authority, as mandated by the Act, to maintain stability and continuity in governance," the statement read.

It reaffirmed President Akufo-Addo's commitment to ensuring a smooth transition to strengthen the nation's democratic credentials further.