President John Dramani Mahama has revoked certain appointments made by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government.
The directive affects all Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies and Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act.
“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2017, (Act 940), the following appointments have been revoked effective today:
- Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.
- Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act.”
This announcement was contained in a statement signed and released by Dr Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President on January 8, 2025, sighted by Mynewsgh.com.
President Mahama has further instructed the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDASs to assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until substantive appointments are duly made.
Read the full statement below:
Source: MyNewsGh.com
