John Dramani Mahama, the newly declared President-Elect, faces his first constitutional duty under Ghana's Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).

Within 24 hours of the election results being announced, he must appoint individuals to critical positions in the Transition Team.

These appointments are designed to ensure a smooth transfer of power and uphold Ghana's reputation as a model of democratic governance in Africa.

Key Appointments Under Act 845 According to Act 845, the President-Elect must designate individuals to occupy the following roles, which are pivotal to the transition process: Head of the Staff of Office of the President-ElectThis individual acts as the operational head of the President-Elect's office, coordinating transition activities.