Prez. Mahama makes his first tough decision following his inauguration as the president of Ghana after winning the December 7th last generation election.
In a statement, the president has officially cancelled the appointments of the MMDCEs. This has never happened in the 4th Republic.
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The statement reads,
“REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENTS
In accordance with the powers vested in H.E. John Mahama under the provisions of the Local. Governance Act, 2016 (Act g36 ) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017, (Act 940), the following appointments have been revoked effective today:
- Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.
- Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act.
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. Kindly take note and act accordingly.”
See the paper below;
