Akufo-Addo names Kwaku Domfeh as Ambassador-designate to Congo; Nana Attobrah appointed NIB DG

The President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made changes to the leadership of the National Security apparatus.

In the shake-up, the Director General of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) Mr. Kwaku Domfeh has been appointed as the Ambassador-designated for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Whiles away, the President has appointed Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, currently, Deputy Director-General of NIB, to act as the Director-General.

He has been directed to assume the role effective Monday, August 8, 2022.

“The President has also appointed Mr. Kwaku Domfeh, Director General of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), as Ambassador-designate to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

“Further to Section 15 (1) of the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030), the President has appointed Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, currently Deputy Director-General of NIB, to act, with effect from Monday, 8th August 2022, as Director-General of the National Intelligence Bureau, with his confirmation also being subject to the receipt of the constitutionally required advice of the National Security Council, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission,” parts of an official release from the Presidency has said.

Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has also appointed Mr. Edward Asomani, to act as National Security Co-ordinator.

He is replacing Amb. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Francis Adu-Amanfoh who has also been reassigned.

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