President Reorganises National Security Council Secretariat, Appoints New Heads for Key Units

President John Dramani Mahama has approved a series of appointments and reassignments as part of a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture.

The changes, announced in a statement from the Presidency on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and signed by the Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, take immediate effect.

As part of the reshuffle, Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo, former Chief of Army Staff, has been appointed Deputy National Security Coordinator (Operations).

Mr Yaw Donkor, who previously served as National Security Coordinator, has been reassigned as Director of Intelligence and Research at the Office of the National Security Advisor.

Other key appointments include Mr Adamu Saaka as Director of Logistics and Transport, Ms. Faustina Effah-Boadi as Officer in Charge of the Human Security Department and DCOP (Rtd.) Peter Ndekugri as Officer in Charge of the Special Investigations Unit.

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

The Presidency said the reorganisation is intended to enhance operational efficiency, intelligence gathering, and coordination within the National Security apparatus.

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