Alex Segbefia appointed Chief of Staff to the Vice President

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.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson for the President, confirmed the appointments in an official statement. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving Ghana through capable leadership. In addition to Mr. Segbefia, the former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has been appointed as a Policy Advisor to the Vice President. These appointments reflect the administration’s focus on utilizing experienced professionals to promote 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