President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari as Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to the President, acknowledging her considerable legal, consultancy, and leadership expertise.
Mrs. Mogtari, a seasoned lawyer and consultant, brings a wealth of experience to the role. She previously served as Special Aide to former President Mahama and was Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Transport from 2013. Prior to her government service, she led the Legal Department and served as Solicitor Secretary at the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, further bolstering her qualifications for the position.
With a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) and a Qualifying Certificate in Law (QCL), Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari was called to the Bar in 2000. She furthered her legal expertise by obtaining a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) in International Maritime Transport Law from the International Maritime Organization’s International Maritime Law Institute (IMO-IMLI) in Malta, where she earned the prestigious IMO Legal Committee Chairman’s Prize for Best Student in International Maritime Transport Law.
Her career spans both the public and private sectors, beginning at SEY & Co. before consulting for KPMG and the Venture Capital Trust Fund. Mrs. Mogtari has provided expert legal counsel on a wide range of financial transactions, corporate acquisitions, and mergers, and has represented Ghana at numerous international diplomatic conferences focused on maritime transport law.
Beyond her legal expertise, Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari is a skilled mediator with extensive experience in resolving disputes both locally and internationally. She has also served as an expert for Ghana’s Admiralty Court and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the African Women Lawyers Association and the Ghana Bar Association.
As a fellow of the USA International Visitor Leadership Programme, Mrs. Mogtari’s appointment is expected to enhance strategic counsel within the Presidency, contributing to the strengthening of governance and leadership. Her role as Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to the President reflects her longstanding dedication to public service, as well as her deep expertise in law and policy.
