President Mahama reorganises National Security Council Secretariat

President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, resulting in new appointments and reassignments of key security officials.

The changes, announced by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, take immediate effect.

Under the reorganisation, retired Major General William Ayamdo, former Chief of Army Staff, has been appointed Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations.

Former National Security Coordinator, Yaw Donkor, has also been reassigned as Director of Intelligence and Research at the Office of the National Security Advisor.

Mr. Adamu Saaka has been appointed Director of Logistics and Transport, while Ms. Faustina Effah-Boadi takes charge of the Human Security Department as Officer in Charge.

DCOP (Rtd.) Peter Ndekugri has been appointed Officer in Charge of the Special Investigations Unit.

Meanwhile, ACP Alhassan Osman has been reassigned to the Ghana Police Service for further deployment.

The Presidency said the appointments and reassignments form part of efforts to reorganise the National Security Council Secretariat and take effect immediately.