H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has directed Coordinating Directors of the various Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to take on the responsibilities of acting Chief Executives.
In a letter issued on early today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, the appointment of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) under former President Akufo-Addo’s administration has been revoked, effective immediately.
The letter also stated that, all government appointees to the various assemblies have also been revoked.
The President of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama made the decision in accordance with the powers vested in him under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940).
“In accordance with the powers vested in H.E. John Mahama under the provisions of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017, (Act 940), the following appointments have been revoked effective today:
1. Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies
2. 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 made.” The stated
Although the letter didn’t state when new Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) will be appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, it is anticipated that New Chief Executives and government appointees to the various assemblies will be appointed before the end of this month.
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
