By Adnan Adams Mohammed
The Office of the President has officially transmitted its Annual Report on staffing architecture to Parliament, revealing that the aggregate workforce at the seat of government and its ancillary offices stands at 808.
The comprehensive document, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, was prepared in strict compliance with Section 11 of the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463). The statutory report furnishes Ghanaians with an exhaustive, transparent breakdown of the political appointees, civil servants, and public sector operatives stationed at Jubilee House, the Castle, and regional state lodges.
According to the data, the total workforce is cleanly divided into 233 political appointees and 575 civil and public service professionals who form the administrative backbone of the executive branch.
Political Stratum Features 233 Appointees
The political echelon of the Presidency comprises three distinct tiers, totaling 233 officials. Notably, the report confirms there are currently just four Ministers of State stationed directly at the Presidency:
● Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu (Government Communications)
● Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum (Special Initiatives)
● Hon. Seidu Issifu (Climate Change and Sustainability)
● Hon. Lydia Lamisa Akanvariba (Public Sector Reform)
A cadre of 39 “Political Staffers” encompasses apex leadership, including Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Executive Secretary Dr. Calistus Mahama, and various senior presidential advisors and aides.
The remaining 190 “Other Political Appointees” consist of technical coordinators, legal advisors embedded across key sectors, regional political coordinators, executive assistants, and political drivers.
Civil Service Forms Core Backbone with 390 Staff
Civil servants represent the single largest bloc within the Presidency, with 390 personnel distributed across core professional classes, specialized secretariats, and the presidential household.
A group of 138 professionals make up the Core Civil Service Classes, led by an Acting Chief Director and supported by 37 administrative officers, 20 procurement and supply chain managers, 24 secretarial staff, and smaller teams of IT specialists, internal auditors, budget analysts, and research officers.
Additionally, the Presidential Household Staff numbers 234 personnel. This operational unit includes 53 hospitality management staff (30 caterers and 23 stewards), 43 transport workers (5 managers and 38 drivers), 36 artisans within the Estate Division, and 16 mechanics at the State House workshop. The household brigade is rounded out by protocol officers, seamstresses, watchmen, gardeners, and 46 cleaners tasked with maintaining the executive facilities.
The report also highlights two critical specialized units operating under the civil service umbrella: the Public Enterprises Secretariat (11 staff) and the Zongo and Inner-City Development Secretariat (7 staff).
185 Public Sector Experts Seconded from Agencies
To promote inter-agency synergy, 185 professionals from various state institutions are currently on attachment at the Presidency to provide essential technical and logistical support.
Among these, the Public Works Department’s Prestige Division has deployed 53 workers to maintain the architectural integrity of presidential structures, while the Department of Parks and Gardens has stationed 51 personnel across presidential residences and State Lodges.
Crucially, the Ghana Health Service has positioned 48 medical professionals at the Jubilee House Medical Centre a facility that serves both executive staff and the general public. Financial oversight and logistics are managed by 14 officers from the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, 15 auditors from the Ghana Audit Service based at the Castle, and 4 personnel from the Ghana Postal Company.
Staffing Matrix at the Office of the President
Category Breakdown Total Strength
Political Appointees Ministers (4) + Staffers (39) + Other Appointees (190) 233
Civil Service Staff Core Classes (138) + Household (234) + Secretariats (18) 390
Public Services on Attachment Parks & Gardens, GHS, CAGD, Audit Service, PWD, Ghana Post 185
OVERALL TOTAL 808
Commitment to Accountability
The submission of this report highlights the executive branch’s ongoing commitment to the principles of transparency and institutional governance as mandated by law. By opening its staffing architecture to public and parliamentary scrutiny, the Presidency sets a strong benchmark for data-driven accountability across all state institutions.
