President John Dramani Mahama has approved the appointment of Alex Segbefia as Chief of Staff to the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.

The appointment, announced on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, is aimed at bolstering governance and policy coordination within the Office of the Vice President as part of the government’s Resetting Ghana agenda.

Alex Segbefia

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, confirmed the appointments in an official statement, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to building a better Ghana through capable leadership.

In addition to Mr. Segbefia, former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has been named Policy Advisor to the Vice President.

Both appointments reflect the administration’s focus on leveraging seasoned professionals with extensive experience to drive efficient governance and ensure the successful implementation of key policies.

The appointees include:

1. Alex Percival Segbefia – Chief of Staff to the Vice President
2. Mrs. Alberta Graham – Head of Administration
3. Professor Theresah Ennin – Presidential Staffer & Special Aide to the Vice President
4. Ms. Daniella Mavis Mathias – Secretary to the Vice President
5. Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo – Policy Adviser, Political
6. Prof. Sharif Mahmud Khalid – Policy Adviser, Economic
7. Dr. Hamza Zakaria – Policy Adviser, Economic
8. Ms. Mansa Amoa Awuah – Policy Adviser, Finance
9. Dr. Miriam Rahinatu Iddrisu – Policy Adviser, Social Sector
10. Maame Ama Pratt – Press Secretary

By:William Narh