The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Mary Awelena Addah, the organization’s Programmes Manager, as its new Executive Director, effective September 4, 2023.
This announcement was made through a release signed and issued by Dr. Emmanuel K. Ansah, the Board Chair of GII.
Dr. Ansah stated, “The Governing Board of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) wishes to announce to the general public that, effective 4 September 2023, Mrs. Mary Awelana Addah is the new Executive Director of the anti-graft organization. She takes over from Mrs. Linda Ofori Kwafo.”
He highlighted Mrs. Addah’s extensive experience in the fight against corruption and her proficiency in addressing anti-corruption and governance issues through media engagements as factors that make her well-suited for this role.
Mrs. Addah’s journey with GII began in November 2009 when she joined as a Senior Programmes and Research Officer, eventually becoming GII’s Programmes Manager in May 2014.
Prior to her tenure at GII, she worked with various state and non-state organizations, including the Ghana Trade and Livelihoods Coalition (GTLC), the Centre for Community and Social Development (CENCOSAD), and the Ghana Education Service.
Dr. Ansah expressed gratitude to Mrs. Ofori-Kwafo for her leadership and welcomed the new Executive Director, Mrs. Addah, with high expectations for significant progress in the fight against corruption during her tenure.
