Julius Debrah

Julius Debrah is a Ghanaian politician, lawyer, and senior public administrator who has served as Chief of Staff at the Office of the President of Ghana, one of the most powerful executive positions in the country's government. He held the role during President John Mahama's first presidential term from 2013 to 2017 and returned to the position when Mahama was re-elected in December 2024, resuming one of the most demanding coordinative roles in Ghanaian government.

Trained as a lawyer, Debrah built his career through the NDC's political structures and government service before assuming the Chief of Staff position, which places its holder at the operational centre of the executive presidency. The role coordinates the President's schedule, manages the flow of information into and out of the presidential office, oversees the implementation of presidential directives, and serves as a critical liaison between the presidency and cabinet, parliament, and the broader public service.

His first tenure as Chief of Staff, from 2013 to 2017, gave him extensive experience managing the complex demands of presidential governance, working through cabinet formation, parliamentary relationships, policy implementation oversight, and the day-to-day operational management of the office of Ghana's head of state. This experience made him a natural choice for the role again when Mahama returned to power.

His return to the position under Mahama's second administration in 2025 was significant: incoming administrations must establish their operating procedures, priorities, and coordination mechanisms quickly, and the Chief of Staff is central to making those foundations work. Debrah's existing knowledge of how the presidential office functions, combined with his understanding of the NDC's policy priorities, made him well-suited to the task.

Julius Debrah's profile within the NDC spans law, party politics, and executive governance, a combination that has made him one of the most trusted senior figures in the Mahama political circle. His work within the presidential office requires both administrative precision and political judgment.

Julius Debrah's career represents the essential work of executive government management, the behind-the-scenes coordination that enables a presidency to function effectively and deliver on its commitments to the Ghanaian people.