In a significant development, the Office of the President, Jubilee House, has announced the revocation of appointments for all Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country, effective immediately.
The directive, issued by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, comes as a result of powers vested in His Excellency President John Mahama under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940).
According to a letter addressed to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, the revocation also extends to all Assembly Members appointed under the relevant sections of the Act.
The letter states that “the following appointments have been revoked effective today: 1. Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies. 2. Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act.”
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To ensure smooth continuity of governance at the local level, the coordinating directors of the various MMDAs have been directed to assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until substantive appointments are made.
The directive is in line with the President’s authority to make changes to the leadership of local government bodies.
The office of the President has confirmed that the Vice President and the Chief of Staff have also been notified of this development.
This decision is set to have immediate impacts on local government operations and has already generated considerable public and political interest.
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