President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, with ACP Alhassan Osman reassigned to the Ghana Police Service Headquarters for further deployment.
The changes, announced by the Presidency in a statement on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, are part of efforts to realign key positions within Ghana’s national security architecture.
The reorganisation, which affects several other senior positions within the Secretariat, also saw the appointment of former Chief of Army Staff, Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo as the Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations under the direction of the National Security Coordinator.
Former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor has been reassigned to the Office of the National Security Advisor, where he will serve as Director of Intelligence and Research.
Adam Saaka has been appointed Director of Logistics and Transport, while Faustina Effah-Boadi will serve as Officer in Charge of the Human Security Department.
Retired DCOP Peter Ndekugri has also been appointed Officer in Charge of the Special Investigations Unit.
The Presidency said all the appointments and reassignments take immediate effect.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
