President-elect John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to a smooth and collaborative transition process, emphasizing his respect for outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his administration.
Speaking at the inauguration of the National Transition Team at the Accra International Conference Centre, Mahama assured President Akufo-Addo of his full cooperation.
“Mr President [Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo] you can count on my respect and cooperation during and even after this transition.”
He urged the transition team to prioritise national unity and the greater good, adding, “Let the spirit of nationalism prevail.”
The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev. Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, emphasized that the process must be conducted without any complications.
The transition process officially began earlier with a meeting on Wednesday, December 11, at the Jubilee House in Accra.
The session marked the commencement of an organized handover of power from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The National Transition Team, established under the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), is tasked with overseeing the transfer of executive authority.
Its responsibilities include briefing the incoming administration on key state matters, ensuring access to critical government data, and coordinating the formal inauguration of the President-elect.
Outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the members of the government’s side of the Transition Team, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a seamless transfer of power. The peaceful collaboration between the two leaders underscores Ghana’s enduring democratic values and its commitment to upholding governance principles.
The transition process continues to be a hallmark of Ghana’s democracy, reflecting the maturity of its political institutions and the shared resolve of its leaders to prioritize national progress over partisan divides.
