By Iddi Yire
Accra, Jan 13, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the membership of all Statutory Boards, Corporations, Commissions and Councils, due to the Presidential Transition.
A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesman of the President, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, said in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), all members of statutory boards Corporations, Commissions and Councils appointed by the former President or a former Minister of State ceased to hold office on 7th January 2025, following the assumption of office of President John Dramani Mahama.
“This serves as formal notice to all affected members,” the statement said.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this excludes Commissions that are independent constitutional creations.”
It said in due course, the affected boards, commissions, councils and statutory corporations would be reconstituted according to their respective enabling laws.
The statement said the President took the opportunity to thank all affected members for their service and wished them well in their future endeavours.
It said the managements of these bodies were directed, until further notice, to seek clearance from the Chief of Staff before taking any major decisions.
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