President Mahama Terminates Appointments to Statutory Boards Following Transition
In an official statement dated Monday, January 13, 2025, the Office of the President announced the cessation of appointments to statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils following the recent presidential transition.
This decision aligns with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), which mandates that appointments made by a former president or minister of state automatically end upon the swearing-in of a new president.
Effective Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the inauguration day of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, all appointees to these entities were formally relieved of their duties. The government’s notice, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, served as the official communication to those affected.
The cessation applies exclusively to appointees of statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils. However, independent commissions established under the Constitution remain unaffected.
The government assured the public of plans to reconstitute the affected entities in compliance with their respective enabling laws. To ensure operational continuity, management of these bodies has been directed to seek clearance from the Chief of Staff before making significant decisions.
President Mahama expressed his appreciation to the outgoing members for their dedication and service to the nation, while reiterating his administration’s commitment to upholding transparency and accountability during the transition process.
Further updates on the reconstitution of boards, commissions, and councils will be communicated in due course.
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