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
- Sawia- Tuna- Kaiba Saaka Sinkina
- 2. North Gonja Abdulai Nashiru
- Central Gonja Mahama Fuseini
- North East Gonja Abdul Mumin Ewutomah
- Salaga South David Rablu Kassim
North East Region
- Bunkpurugu Ali Joseph Lachiri
- Chereponi Seini Amadu Kofi
- East Mamprusi Daniel Barichi Bukari
- Mamprugu Moaduri Abdul Rahman Abdul-Aziz
- West Mamprusi Mhammed Rabiu Jabaa
- Yunyoo/Nansuan James Alhassan
Western North Region
- Akontombra Joseph Appiah
- Aowin Stephen Morcher
- Bia East Francis Amankwah
- Bia West Mattew Annor
- Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwei Sebastian Obeng
- Bodi Stephen Baidoo
- Juaboso Alexander Adu Quist
- Wiawso Dominic Gyasi
- 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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