Bongo District Chief Executive takes office

Bolgatanga (Upper East) 6th July ?99

The Upper East Regional Minister, Alhaji Amidu Sulemana, has sworn-in Mr Clement Akugre, former district co-ordinating director for Jirapa-Lambussie, as District Chief Executive for Bongo.

He reminded the DCE of upheavals in the area and charged him to make efforts to unite the people.

Alhaji Sulemana stressed that the district's resources, including the common fund, belong to the people, adding that the DCE should let transparency prevail in his dealings.

Hajia Fati Seidu, Deputy Regional Minister, advised the DCE not to act on "hear-say", but should take pains to investigate all allegations before taking decisions.