President Mahama released MMDCEs from office with immediate effect

President John Dramani Mahama has taken a swift move on his second day in office as he is set to reset the country has released all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as well as appointed Assembly Members by the outgone president nationwide from office with immediate effect.

The move is in line with the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940).

A letter signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, communicated the revocation to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development in Accra.

The directive requires Coordinating Directors of the respective Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to step in as acting Chief Executives until new appointments are made.

The revocation is expected to pave the way for the government to appoint new leadership at the local level, aligning with its vision for decentralisation and development.

By: Kwadwo BUABENG