President John Dramani Mahama has fired appointees of former President Akufo-Addo.
The John Mahama administration has announced the dissolution of Board Membership of Statutory Boards, Corporations, Commissions, and Councils Following the Presidential Transition.
The Presidency communication signed by the Spokesperson to President Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed this information.
The statement stated, “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”.
The presidency communication added that commissions that are independent constructional creation are excluded.
The statement further added, “In due course, the affected boards, commissions, councils and statutory corporations will be reconstituted according to their respective enabling laws”.
“The President takes this opportunity to thank all affected members for their service and wishes them well in their future endeavors”, the statement added.
The managements of these bodies in the statement have been directed to seek clearance from the Chief of Staff before taking any major decisions.
See the statement below:
