President Mahama nominates new MMDCEs

President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) (as amended), has nominated new sets of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMCEs). 

The persons appointed to the various offices are pending approval of

respective Assemblies.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 26, the presidency announced 71 nominations across eight regions.

Only eight regions out of the 16 regions have received nominations for their Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMCEs.

The regional breakdown of the nominations is as follows:

· Volta Region: 17 persons nominated out of 18 districts

· Oti Region: 9 persons nominated for all 9 districts

· Ahafo Region: 6 persons nominated

· Bono Region: 10 persons nominated for all 10 districts

· Bono East Region: 9 persons nominated for all 9 districts

· Savannah Region: 5 persons nominated for all 5 districts

· North East Region: 6 persons nominated for all 6 districts

· Western North Region: 9 persons nominated for all 9 districts

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

Please find attached, the list of the nominees