President John Dramani Mahama has approved the appointment of Alex Percival Segbefia, a former Minister of Health, as Chief of Staff to the Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
In an official release by the presidency on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, it was announced that Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will serve as a political policy advisor to the vice president.
Additionally, Maame Ama Pratt, the daughter of veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt, has been appointed as press secretary in the Office of the Vice President.
According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson for President Mahama, the appointments of these individuals are expected to enhance the competency of the vice president’s office, given their expertise and extensive experience in their respective fields.
“They are expected to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles and contribute significantly to the Resetting Ghana agenda to build the Ghana we want,” the communique stated.
The newly appointed staff are as follows:
1. Alex Percival Segbefia – Chief of Staff to 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
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
