Mahama’s Move to Revamp Local Governance: Banda DCE Weighs In

President John Dramani Mahama’s recent decision to revoke the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as well as appointed Assembly Members nationwide has been met with understanding from Hon. Akone Emmanuel, the former District Chief Executive (DCE )for Banda, in the Bono Region.

According to Hon. Emmanuel, speaking on Fabea FM’s “Me Man Ho Dadwen” with Apiah-Kubi, stated that such revocations are commonplace during government changes, citing that MMDCEs work to realize the agenda of the president and the party in power.

The move is seen as a significant step in reorganizing local governance, aligning with the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) and the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940).

The revocation takes immediate effect, with Coordinating Directors of the respective Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) stepping in as acting chief executives until new appointments are made.

The District Chief Executive for Banda expressed that, such revocations are normal during government transitions. “When there’s a change of government, such revocations happen,” he explained.

Hon. Emmanuel noted that the president has the prerogative to appoint individuals who share his ideologies to implement policies.

He emphasized that if MMDCEs were elected, they could continue working without fear of losing their position. The revocation is expected to pave the way for the government to appoint new leadership at the local level, aligning with its vision for decentralization and development.

He concluded that the revocation of their appointments is not surprising.

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For further information call 0547034758 (Hon. Akone Emmanuel – Former DCE, Banda).

Source: Apiah-Kubi – Fabea FM.

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