Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari is a career diplomat and the first female to be secretary to the cabinet of the government of Ghana. She was appointed to occupy this position by the current President Nana Akufo-Addo. Her appointment took effect on the 14th of February 2017.
 Mercy was appointed as secretary to the cabinet on the 14th of February 2017
fits the category becuase the appointement went into effect on the 14th but she was appointed prior to this date