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Ghana’s New President Dissolves Statutory Boards in Governance Shake-Up

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  • John Mahama dissolves boards, commissions, and councils after inauguration.
  • Move signals a major institutional overhaul but raises market uncertainty.

Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of statutory institutions, including corporations, commissions, and councils, in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845). The directive, effective January 7, 2025, was announced by Acting Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, signaling a significant restructuring effort under the new administration.

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