Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been appointed as the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency.

Gbande, a seasoned politician and strategist, has been a key figure in the NDC, playing a significant role in shaping the party's electoral strategies and grassroots mobilization efforts.

His appointment to this pivotal position at the Presidency is seen as a strategic move to capitalize on his expertise in operations and administration.

This appointment is part of a series of strategic moves by John Mahama to strengthen and shape the governance structure.