President Mahama revokes appointments of MMDCEs

President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointment of all Municipal, Metropolitan and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

The revocation was contained in a letter addressed to the chief director of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.

In addition, the appointments of all assembly members to politically held positions in the various districts have been revoked.

In the meantime, district coordinating directors have been asked to act at the various assemblies across the country.

"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2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017, (Act 940), the following appointments have been revoked effective today: 1.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. Kindly take note and act accordingly," the letter which was issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, on January 8, 2025 read.

The revocation is one of Mahama's first actions on his first day in office.

It would affect about 261 MMDCEs appointed by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The president also met policymakers in the energy sector to address the looming crisis in the sector.



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