The Presidency has announced a major reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, with several senior security and intelligence officials appointed or reassigned to strengthen the country’s national security architecture.
The changes, approved by President John Dramani Mahama, take immediate effect and involve the appointment of new officials to key operational, intelligence, logistics, human security and special investigations positions.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the reorganisation forms part of efforts to enhance the effectiveness and coordination of the National Security Council Secretariat.
Among the key appointments is Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo, a former Chief of Army Staff, who has been appointed Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations.
His appointment brings his extensive military experience to the operational wing of the National Security Council Secretariat, where he is expected to play a key role in coordinating national security operations.
The Presidency has also appointed former National Security Coordinator, Mr Yaw Donkor, as Director of Intelligence and Research at the Office of the National Security Advisor.
Mr Donkor’s new role will place him at the centre of intelligence analysis and research to support national security decision-making and strategic planning.
In another appointment, Mr Adamu Saaka has been named Director of Logistics and Transport.
The position is expected to oversee logistical and transportation arrangements necessary for the effective functioning of the National Security Council Secretariat.
Ms Faustina Effah-Boadi has also been appointed Officer in Charge of the Human Security Department.
The Human Security Department is expected to continue addressing security issues that affect individuals and communities, including threats that go beyond conventional national security concerns.
The Presidency further announced the appointment of DCOP (Rtd.) Peter Ndekugri as Officer in Charge of the Special Investigations Unit.
His appointment is expected to strengthen the Secretariat’s capacity to undertake specialised investigations into matters of national security and related concerns.
Meanwhile, ACP Alhassan Osman has been reassigned to the Ghana Police Service for further deployment.
The latest changes form part of a broader reorganisation of Ghana’s national security structure under the Mahama administration, following recent changes and appointments within the security sector.
The Presidency said all the appointments and reassignment take immediate effect.
The announcement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications.
The reorganisation comes at a time when national security institutions are facing increasing demands to respond to emerging security threats, intelligence challenges, organised crime and other threats to public safety.
The appointment of experienced military, police and intelligence personnel to strategic positions is therefore expected to improve coordination, intelligence gathering and operational effectiveness within the National Security Council Secretariat.
The Presidency did not provide further details on the specific responsibilities or immediate operational priorities of the newly appointed officials.
However, the changes signal the administration’s intention to strengthen the leadership and functional capacity of the National Security Council Secretariat as it seeks to improve Ghana’s national security response.
By 1960news.com
