President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Professor Ransford Gyampo, political science professor at the University of Ghana, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority. 

He succeeds Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, who was appointed to the role by the Akufo-Addo administration in December 2023.

The appointment of Professor Gyampo is with immediate effect. 

His appointment was confirmed in an official letter issued by Dr. Calistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President.

In light of this transition, Mr. Sarpong has been instructed to promptly hand over his responsibilities to Professor Gyampo to ensure a smooth change in leadership.