President John Dramani Mahama has formally announced the cessation of membership for individuals serving on statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils who were appointed by the previous administration.
The announcement, issued by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, clarified that the termination of appointments does not extend to independent constitutional commissions, which remain unaffected by this directive.
“In accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), all members of statutory boards corporations, commissions and councils appointed by the former President or a former Minister of State ceased to hold office on 7th January 2025, following the assumption of office of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama”.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Ag. Spokesperson to the President
The statement emphasized that the affected boards, commissions, councils, and statutory corporations will be reconstituted in adherence to their respective enabling laws. This is expected to ensure the continuity of governance and operational efficiency across state institutions during the new administration’s tenure.
Guidelines for Interim Management
Until the reconstitution process is completed, the statement directed the management of these institutions to seek prior clearance from the Office of the Chief of Staff before making any major decisions.
This directive aims to maintain oversight and accountability during the transitional period. President Mahama expressed gratitude to the outgoing board members for their service to the nation.
The statement also conveyed President Mahama’s best wishes for their future endeavours, acknowledging the contributions made by these individuals to national development during their tenure.
The Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), provides the legal foundation for this action, ensuring a smooth transfer of executive authority after presidential elections.
This statutory framework underscores the importance of reconstituting state machinery to align with the priorities and vision of the incoming administration.
The public can expect announcements in the coming weeks regarding the reconstitution of these statutory bodies. The reappointments will reflect the administration’s commitment to enhancing institutional efficiency, fostering accountability, and driving national progress.
This notice marks a critical step in the post-transition process, as President Mahama’s administration moves swiftly to establish its governance framework and operational priorities.
In an earlier remark, President John Dramani Mahama affirmed his commitment to fully constitute his cabinet within fourteen days in office, underscoring his acknowledgement of his campaign promise to “hit the ground running when elected”.
This follows the appointment of Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, MP Ajumako Enyan Essiam as Minister of Finance Designate, Dr Dominic Akurintinga Ayine, MP for Bolgantanga East as Attorney General and Minister for Justice Designate and Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, MP for Yapei-Kusawgu as Minister of Energy Designate.
For updates on the reconstitution process and related decisions, stakeholders are encouraged to monitor official communications from the Presidency with the statement urging the general public to visit www.presidency.gov.gh for further information.
