Out of 260 persons nominated for the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) position for the various assemblies, 38 representing 14.6 percent are women.
This was revealed in President Akufo-Addo’s list of nominees released on September 19, 2021 during the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development’s announcement of the MMDCEs.
However, the number is subject to change because according to the Minister, Dan Bowte, the various assemblies would have to confirm whether they accept the nominees or not.
Meanwhile, two out of the 16 regions have not had a representation, and these include Western and Ahafo Region.
The women nominees include:
Western Region: Louisa Iris Aride, Jomoro Municipal; Dorcas Elizabeth Amoah, Nzema East Municipal.
Northern Region: Hajia Ayishatu Seidu, Savalugu Municipal
Bono East: Diana Attaa-Kusiwaa, Nkoranza South Municipal
North East: Zuweira Mada Nashiru, Chereponi District; Rashida Mahama, East Mamprusi Municipal
Oti Region: Millicent Kabuki Carboo, Biakoye District; Elizabeth Kessewaah Adjornor, Jasikan Municipal
Savannah Region: Veronica Alele, Bole District; Losina Barikisu, Sawla Tina Kalba District.
Volta Region: Emelia Amefa Adziamah, Agotime Ziope District.
Upper West: Christine Bonbanye Ampadu, Jirapa Municipal; Katherine T. Lankono, Nadowli Kaleo District; Ayisha Imoro Batong Hor, Sissala West District
Ashanti Region: Martina Appiah Nyantakyi, Ahafo Ano North Municipal; Rebecca Yeboah, Atwima Nwabiagya North District; Faustina Amissah, Obuasi East District; Catherine Reckling, Sekyere South District
Central Region: Hanna Asamoah, Agona East District; Anita Love Obo Amissah, Awutu Senya West District; Felicia Ntrakwaah Amissah, Assin South District
Greater Accra: Maria a Karley Amui, Ablekuma Central Municipal; Elizabeth Kwatsoo Tawiah Sackey, Accra Metro; Sarah Dugbakie Pobee, Ada East District; Salma Mohammed Sani Adams, Ayawaso East Municipal; Sandra Owusu-Ahinkorah, Ayawaso West Municipal; Elizabeth Kaakie Mann, La Nkwanta an Madina Municipal; Anna Adukwe Addo, Tema West Municipal.
East Region: Akosua Asabea Annah, Abuakwa South Municipal; Josephine Awuku Ansaa Inkoom, Ayensuano District; Victoria Adu, Birim Central Municipal; Comfort Asante, New Juaben North Municipal; Margaret Darko, Suhum Municipal.
Upper East Region: Rita Atanga, Bongo District; Vida Anaab Akantagriwen, Builsa North Municipal; Agnes Anamoo, Nabdam District
Bono Region: Louisa Acheampong, Tain District.
