President Mahama Appoints MMDCEs for Eight Regions

In a significant move to strengthen local governance, President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across eight regions in Ghana. 

This appointment, made in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended, aims to enhance local administration and ensure efficient governance at the district level.

A formal statement issued by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, confirmed the nominations. 

The appointments, pending approval by the respective District Assemblies, are expected to fill key administrative positions that have remained vacant or require new leadership to drive local development initiatives.

The nomination of these district executives is a crucial step in President Mahama’s commitment to decentralization and local governance. 

By selecting competent individuals with diverse backgrounds, the administration seeks to promote grassroots development, improve service delivery, and foster socio-economic progress in various districts.

A comprehensive list of nominees was provided by the Office of the President through a statement signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama. 

“I write to formally inform you that in accordance with Article 243 of the 1992 Constitution and the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended by Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017, the President of the Republic has nominated the following individuals as District Chief Executives, subject to approval by the respective District Assemblies.”

Dr Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to President

The list includes appointments across the Volta, Oti, Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Savannah, North East, and Western North regions.

Regional Breakdown of Key Nominations

VOLTA REGION

1. Ho                                  Stephen Adom

2. Hohoe                             Prosper Kumi

3. Ketu South                       Nicholas Kwabla Worlachie       

4. Ketu North                      Rev. Martin Amenaki

5. Keta                                Wisdom Bondiru Seade

 6. Kpando                           PENDING

7. Adaklu                              Jerry Yaw Ameko

8. Afadjeto South                Manfred Tawiah 

9. Agotime-Ziope                Alfred Klu Odikro   

10. Akatsi North.                Bless Kodjo Katamani

11. Akatsi South                   Daniel Dogba

12. Anlo                             Sandra Seyram Kpedor

13. Central Tongu                 Dodzi Mornyie Addison

14. Ho West                         Prosper Francis Dussey

15  North Tongu                  Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe

16. South Dayi                    Courage Kwame Kokroko

17. South Tongu                  Victoria Dzeklu

18. North Dayl                      Ernest Adevor

OTI REGION

1. Akan                                    Dr. Sam Suraj Issaka

2. Blakoye                               Eric Kwaku Oppong

3. Buem                                   Parke-Davis Magyigbe

4. Guan                                   Godfred Koku Koffie

5. Krachie East                       Safo Nketia

6. Krachie Nchumuru              Kofi Matin Anatoo

7. Krachi West                         Prosper Kwaku Addo

8.  Nkwanta North                   Isaiah Kudjo Dordoe

9. Nkwanta South                   Joseph Antwi

AHAFO REGION

1. Asunafo North                 Joseph Akparibo

2. Asunafo North            Benjamin Yinka

3. Asutifi North              Dauda Hafiz Dabeil

4. Asutifi South              Assabil Donkor Benjamin

5. Tano North                  Sampson Pius Opoku

6. Tano South                  Emmanuel Kwame Frimpong

BONO REGION

1.Berekum West           Collins Asoma

2. Banda                        Peter Dongi

3. Dormaa East        Osei Owusu King

4. Dormaa West          Stephen Azorba Awuni

5. Dormaa Central        Dominic Adomah Ameyaw

6. Wenchi                      Gloria Opoku Gyamfi

7. Tain                         Salia Iddisah

8. Sunyani East          Vincent Antwi Agyei

9. Jaman South          Slata Watara 

10. Jaman North         George Adani

Bono East Region

1. Sene East             Ofornnyl FrederickK. Nkrumah

2. Sene West             Khaari Fuseini

3. Pru East                Dauda Abdul Nassir

4. Pru West               Samuel Aggyapong 

5. Kintampo North      Isaac Donkor

6. Kintampo South      Wilfred Zuuri

7. Nkoranza South    Patrick Effah

8. Nkoranza North      Godfred Dapaa

9. Techiman North    Johnson Kwabena Adom 

Savannah Region

1. Sawia- Tuna- Kaiba  Saaka Sinkina
2. 2. North Gonja           Abdulai Nashiru 
3. Central Gonja            Mahama Fuseini 
4. North East Gonja   Abdul Mumin Ewutomah 
5. Salaga South          David Rablu Kassim 

North East Region 

1. Bunkpurugu           Ali Joseph Lachiri
2. Chereponi              Seini Amadu Kofi
3. East Mamprusi      Daniel Barichi Bukari 
4. Mamprugu Moaduri   Abdul Rahman Abdul-Aziz
5. West Mamprusi            Mhammed Rabiu Jabaa
6. Yunyoo/Nansuan          James Alhassan 

Western North Region 

1. Akontombra                            Joseph Appiah
2. Aowin                                      Stephen Morcher 
3. Bia East                                     Francis Amankwah 
4. Bia West                                      Mattew Annor
5. Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwei         Sebastian Obeng
6. Bodi                                          Stephen Baidoo
7. Juaboso                                    Alexander Adu Quist
8. Wiawso                                  Dominic Gyasi
9. Suama                                    Vasco Obuor

The appointment of MMDCEs is a critical aspect of governance, as these officials play a direct role in policy implementation, local economic development, and infrastructure projects. 

The nominees, once approved by their respective District Assemblies, will be tasked with ensuring that government policies are effectively executed to benefit the local populace

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