President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has confirmed Brigadier General Emmanuel Okyere as his National Security Advisor.

The eminent Soldier was named by the incoming leader of the republic, Nana Akufo-Addo Wednesday afternoon at a Press briefing at his Nima residence in the capital.

He’s expected to assume his office after the swearing-in of the President-elect, on December 7, 2017.

Joshua Kyeremeh former head of the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) was also confirmed as the National Security Coordinator.