President John Dramani Mahama has named a new batch of District Chief Executives (DCEs) for eight out of the 16 regions.
According to a statement from the office of the president the appointment was made in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), which are part of the government’s efforts to strengthen local governance and accelerate development.
The statement was signed by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim.
The statement added that appointees must secure approval from their respective District Assemblies before assuming office.
President John Dramani Mahama upon assuming office revoked the appointments of all MMDCEs under the former Akufo-Addo government.
In a letter dated Wednesday, January 8, from the office of the president and signed by Calistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President revealed the information.
According to the statement Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act have been revoked effective today, January 8, 2025.
The statement added, “In the interim, the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDAs are directed to assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until substantive appointments are duly made”.
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