The president-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his dedication to a seamless and cooperative transition of power. He has expressed his admiration for President Akufo-Addo and his administration's efforts.While addressing the formation of the National Transition Team at the Accra International Conference Centre, Mahama assured that he would fully support and collaborate with President Akufo-Addo to ensure a smooth handover.

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“Mr President [Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo] you can count on my respect and cooperation during and even after this transition.”President-elect John Dramani Mahama has urged the National Transition Team to prioritize national unity and work for the greater good, encouraging them to “Let the spirit of nationalism prevail” as they oversee the power transfer.

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The transition process officially kicked off on December 11 with a meeting at Jubilee House in Accra, marking the beginning of a well-coordinated handover from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).The Transition Team, established under the Presidential (Transition) Act of 2012, is responsible for facilitating the transfer of executive powers.

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This includes briefing the incoming administration on critical government affairs, granting access to essential data, and organizing the formal inauguration of the President-elect.Outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named his side of the Transition Team, emphasizing the importance of a smooth transition to ensure continuity in governance.

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