Mahama, President-elect of Ghana sets up interim security tean

President-elect John Dramani

Mahama of Ghana has unveiled a six-member Interim National Security Coordinating committee.

The team is to manage national security affairs until permanent appointments are made.

The team, announced January 3, 2025, will officially begin its mandate on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 when the President would be inaugurated.

The team will be led by Prosper Douglas Bani, a former Minister for the Interior.

The other members are

Lt. General Peter Augustine Blay (Rtd.), former Chief of Defence Staff
Kofi Totobi Quakyi, former Minister for National Security
Larry Gbevlo-Lartey Esq., former National Security Coordinator
Brigadier General Fuseini Iddrissu (Rtd.)
COP Nathaniel Kofi Boakye (Rtd.)
The statement on the security team was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Special Aide to the President-elect.

The team would ensure seamless coordination of national security operations during the transition period.