President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Chief Executives for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
In a letter issued and dated Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and signed by Calistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President, indicated that the decision is in accordance with the powers vested in President Mahama.
These powers, the statement highlighted it is under 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“The following appointments have been revoked, effective today; Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies,” and the “Assembly Members appointed under the relevant provisions of the Act.”
According to the letter, in the interim, the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDAs will assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until permanent appointments are made.
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