5 named for MDCE slots, 15 rejected nominees named again

President Nana Akufo-Addo has nominated five more persons for the positions of Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs).

A press release signed by the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama, said the president made the nominations in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act (Act 936).

The nominees are Musah Issah, who when confirmed will become the DCE for the Gushegu District Assembly; Abu Mohammed, West Mamprusi District Assembly; Hajia Hawa Ninchemah, Bawku Municipal Assembly; Kwasi Bonzoh, Ellembele District Assembly, and Kate Ametefe for Adaklu District Assembly.

The President has also given 15 rejected DCE nominees another chance to represent their various assemblies again, subject to the approval of the members.

The 15 nominees are George Kyei Baffour, Asante Akim Central Municipal Assembly; Felicia Aba Hagan, Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese District Assembly; Florence Governor, Ayensuano District Assembly; Abraham Mbanye, Sene East District Assembly; Jennifer Dede Afagbedzi, La Nkwantanag Madina Municipal Assembly; Ebenezer Tetteh Kupaulor, Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly; Sarah Dugbakie Pobee, Ada East District Assembly and J.K. Alhassan, Bunkprugu-Yunyoo District Assembly.

The rest are Ella Boateng, South Dayi District Assembly; Andrew Teddy Ofori, Hohoe Municipal Assembly; Richard Collins Arku, North Tongu District Assembly; Leonelson Adzidogah, Akatsi South District Assembly; Millicent Kabuki Carboo, Biakoye District Assembly; Emmanuel Louis Agama, South Tongu District Assembly and Eric Muah, Jomoro District Assembly.