President John Dramani Mahama has terminated the appointments of all Chief Executives for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
This decision was communicated in a letter dated Wednesday, January 8, signed by Calistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President.
The letter stated that, under the authority granted to President Mahama by the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940), these appointments have been revoked with immediate effect.
- Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies
- Assembly Members appointed under the relevant provisions of the Act
The letter further directed that, as an interim measure, the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDAs will assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until permanent appointments are made.
