{"id":341718,"date":"2025-01-04T15:49:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T15:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/?p=341718"},"modified":"2025-01-04T15:49:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T15:49:46","slug":"mahama-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/general\/mahama-security\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"President-Elect John Mahama announces interim National Security Coordinating Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>President-Elect Mr. John <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Mahama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mahama<\/a> has announced a six-member Interim National Security Coordinating Team to manage and oversee national security operations pending the appointment of substantive officeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This critical measure aims to ensure a seamless transition and maintain national stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team, set to commence its duties on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, will be chaired by Prosper Douglas Bani, a former Minister for the Interior. Known for his extensive experience in governance and security matters, Mr. Bani&#8217;s leadership is expected to provide effective coordination during the transition period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team includes notable security experts and seasoned professionals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lt. General Peter Augustine Blay (Rtd.) \u2013 Former Chief of Defence Staff, bringing invaluable military leadership experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kofi Totobi Quakyi \u2013 Former Minister for National Security, known for his strategic insights in national security affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Larry Gbevlo-Lartey Esq. \u2013 Former National Security Coordinator, with a wealth of expertise in intelligence operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brigadier General Fuseini Iddrissu (Rtd.) \u2013 A respected military officer with extensive operational experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COP Nathaniel Kofi Boakye (Rtd.) \u2013 A retired Commissioner of Police with an impressive track record in law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interim team&#8217;s primary mandate will be to ensure continuity and coherence in national security matters during the transitional phase while maintaining Ghana&#8217;s peace and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement, Special Aide to President-Elect Mahama, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, emphasised the importance of the team&#8217;s role, stating that the inclusion of these distinguished individuals underscores the President-Elect&#8217;s commitment to safeguarding the nation during the transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/category\/news\/\">More stories here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President-Elect Mr. John Mahama has announced a six-member Interim National Security Coordinating Team to manage and oversee national security operations pending the appointment of substantive officeholders. This critical measure aims to ensure a seamless transition and maintain national stability. 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