President John Dramani Mahama has approved a major reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, resulting in a series of new appointments and reassigned responsibilities involving senior security officials as the government seeks to strengthen the operational capacity of the country’s national security architecture.
The changes were announced by the Presidency on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with the new arrangements taking immediate effect.
Under the reorganisation, Major General retired William Ayamdo, a former Chief of Army Staff, has been appointed Deputy National Security Coordinator responsible for Operations.
His appointment brings considerable military experience into the operational leadership of the National Security Council Secretariat and is expected to reinforce the institution’s capacity to coordinate security operations and respond to emerging national security challenges.
Former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor has also been reassigned to a new senior position, having been appointed Director of Intelligence and Research at the Office of the National Security Advisor.
The new role places Mr Donkor at the centre of intelligence analysis and research activities, where his experience within Ghana’s national security establishment is expected to contribute to the assessment of security developments and the formulation of strategic responses.
The reorganisation also includes the appointment of Adamu Saaka as Director of Logistics and Transport. His responsibilities will focus on the logistical and transportation requirements of the National Security Council Secretariat as the institution seeks to improve the coordination and effectiveness of its operational support systems.
Faustina Effah Boadi has meanwhile been appointed Officer in Charge of the Human Security Department, a portfolio that forms part of the broader national security framework concerned with issues affecting the safety and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
The Presidency has also appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police retired Peter Ndekugri as Officer in Charge of the Special Investigations Unit.
His appointment is expected to strengthen the specialised investigative component of the national security establishment and enhance the institution’s capacity to handle sensitive investigations involving matters of national interest.
As part of the restructuring, Assistant Commissioner of Police Alhassan Osman has been reassigned to the Ghana Police Service for further deployment.
The reassignment forms part of the broader adjustments approved by President Mahama as the government seeks to align personnel and responsibilities within the national security structure.
The Presidency said all the appointments and reassignments take immediate effect.
The latest changes represent a significant adjustment to the leadership and operational configuration of the National Security Council Secretariat and introduce several experienced security professionals into key positions across intelligence, operations, logistics, human security and special investigations.
The reorganisation is expected to provide clearer responsibilities across the various departments while strengthening coordination among institutions responsible for protecting Ghana’s national security interests.
The appointment of senior figures with backgrounds in the Ghana Armed Forces and Ghana Police Service also reflects the importance placed on professional security expertise within the country’s national security coordination framework.
With the new arrangements now in force, the officials are expected to assume their respective responsibilities immediately and contribute to the government’s broader efforts to enhance intelligence coordination, operational preparedness and institutional effectiveness within Ghana’s national security system.
