Meet The 13 Media Personalities Appointed By President Mahama So Far

The number of media personalities who have been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, since taking office on January 7, 2025, has increased, following the appointment of Bridget Otoo on Friday, 27th June, 2025.

Below are the 13 media personalities who have been appointed so far:

1. Dr. Randy Abbey

Appointed Acting CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). He was the long-time host of Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana and has a background in sports management. This was confirmed in a report by the Daily Graphic.

2. Stanislav Xoese Dogbe

Serving as Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations). He is a former journalist at Joy FM and was also a Presidential Staffer in Mahama’s previous government. This is according to a report by TV3.

3. Shamima Muslim

Appointed Deputy Presidential Spokesperson. She worked with Citi FM and Metro TV and founded the Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA). This is according to a report by the Daily Graphic.

4. Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD)

Now Director of Diaspora Affairs. He is known for his media work and his fashion event, Rhythms on Da Runway. This is according to a report by Joy News.

5. Abeiku Santana

Serving as Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority. He is a well-known radio host and tourism promoter. This is according to a report by Joy News.

 6. John Dumelo

Appointed Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture. He is an actor and a strong advocate for agriculture. This is according to a report by Joy News.

7. Dzifa Gomashie

Serving as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. She is a veteran actress and former deputy minister in the same sector. This is according to a report by GhanaWeb.

8. Rex Omar

Presidential Staffer overseeing the Black Star Experience. He is a respected musician and cultural promoter. This is according to a report by Joy News.

9. James Gardiner

Deputy Executive Secretary at the National Film Authority. He is a popular actor and media personality. This is according to a report by Citi News.

10. Kwame Gyan- Communications Consultant at the Office of the President. He has years of experience in media, academia, and public communication. This is according to a report by GhanaWeb.

11. Paa Kwesi Asare

Former TV3 business journalist, now working with the Bank of Ghana’s Communications Department. He won the 2023 BBC Komla Dumor Award. This is according to a report by GhanaWeb.

12. Prince Kwame Minkah

Former Power FM morning show host, now the Media Relations Officer at Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). He has worked with top media houses like Citi FM and Joy FM. This is according to a report by Asaase Radio.

13. Bridget Otoo

Appointed as Presidential Staffer in charge of Government Communications. She is a former news anchor with TV3 and is known for her strong voice in national conversations. This is according to a report by her on her Facebook page.