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President Mahama Dissolves Statutory Boards, Commissions, And Councils
The directive, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, stated that the tenure of all affected members formally ended on 7 January 2025, the day President Mahama assumed office.
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive dissolving all statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils established under the former administration of Nana Akufo-Addo. This move, aligned with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), underscores efforts to realign state institutions with the new administration’s governance agenda.
The directive, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, stated that the tenure of all affected members formally ended on 7 January 2025, the day President Mahama assumed office.
“All members of statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils appointed by the former President or a former Minister of State ceased to hold office upon the inauguration of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama,” the notice affirmed.
Independent Bodies Exempted
The statement clarified that independent constitutional bodies are not subject to this directive. Meanwhile, the reconstitution of affected boards and councils will proceed in accordance with their respective legal frameworks. The decision is part of broader reforms aimed at fostering accountability and transparency within state institutions.
Interim Measures for Management
In the interim, management teams of the impacted bodies have been instructed to seek authorization from the Chief of Staff before making significant decisions. This precautionary measure aims to prevent misuse of authority and ensure orderly governance during the transitional period.
“The management of these bodies is required to obtain clearance from the Chief of Staff before taking any major actions,” the statement emphasized.
Governance Priorities of the Mahama Administration
President Mahama has emphasized that his administration will prioritize accountability and efficient resource management. The dissolution of statutory boards is one of several steps intended to restore public confidence in state governance.
This latest directive follows an earlier order suspending land sales and leases, further demonstrating the government’s commitment to immediate and decisive action in addressing governance concerns.
Observers view these moves as key to establishing a governance framework reflective of the Mahama administration’s policy objectives and values. Reconstituted boards are expected to align closely with the government’s strategic goals for national development.
Source: GhanaFeed.Com
