Mahama names Julius Debrah as Chief of Staff; Goosie Tanoh, others get key roles

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has named key officials to the Office of the President, effective January 7, 2025.

Julius Debrah, former Chief of Staff under Mahama's previous administration, will reprise his role.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Mahama’s aide, highlighted the appointments as pivotal to advancing the new administration's agenda.

Appointees include:

- Dr. Callistus Mahama: Executive Secretary to the President.

- Prosper Douglas Bani: Head of Interim Security Taskforce.

- Dr. Valerie Sawyerr: Senior Presidential Advisor, Governmental Affairs.

- Augustus Goosie Tanoh: Advisor for 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development.

- Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew: Legal Counsel to the President.

- Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu: Acting Spokesperson to the President.

These appointments signal Mahama’s focus on experience and strategic leadership for his presidency.