President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has announced the formation of a six-member interim team to handle national security matters until substantive appointments are made. The new team, which will begin its work on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, is expected to oversee the coordination of security operations during the transition period.
The team will be led by Prosper Douglas Bani, former Minister for the Interior, who has been appointed as Chairman. The full composition of the interim team, as detailed in a statement by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Special Aide to the President-Elect, is as follows:
- Prosper Douglas Bani – Former Minister for the Interior (Chairman)
- 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 Fuseinu Iddrissu (Rtd.)
- COP Nathaniel Kofi Boakye (Rtd.)
This interim arrangement is designed to ensure continuity and stability in national security as the new administration transitions into office.
