President Mahama Dissolves Statutory Boards of Corporations, Commissions and Councils

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the membership of all Statutory Boards, Corporations, Commissions, and Councils due to the Presidential Transition.According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued by Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesman of the President, indicated that 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. The statement served as formal notice to all affected members.It was clarified that this dissolution excludes commissions that are independent constitutional creations. The statement mentioned that, in due course, the affected boards, commissions, councils, and statutory corporations would be reconstituted according to their respective enabling laws.The President took the opportunity to thank all affec ted members for their service and wished them well in their future endeavors. Additionally, the management of these bodies was directed to seek clearance from the Chief of Staff before taking any major decisions until further notice.