President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies effective today, Wednesday, January 08, 2025.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama Wednesday, indicates that the decision was taken “under the provisions of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936 ) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017, (Act 940).”
The statement added that “the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDAs are directed to assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until substantive appointments are duly made.”
Governments have no power except what is granted by the people – Mahama
