President John Mahama Revokes Appointments of Chief Executives and Assembly Members Nationwide.

 

In a major administrative shakeup, the President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has officially revoked the appointments of all District, Municipal, and Metropolitan Chief Executives (DMMCEs) across the country. The announcement was outlined in a formal letter addressed to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.

This decision also extends to the revocation of appointments of all politically held assembly member positions in various districts nationwide.

Following this directive, the President has instructed District Coordinating Directors to assume interim leadership at the various assemblies until further appointments are made. This ensures continuity in governance at the local level while the government evaluates new leadership options.

The decision is guided by the provisions of the Local Governance Act 2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act 2017 (Act 949), which grants the President the authority to make such changes in local government administration.

Although no official reason has been given, analysts suggest this move may be part of the President’s broader agenda to restructure and realign local governance to meet the government’s development goals. It also demonstrates the President’s commitment to ensuring that local assemblies are operating efficiently and in alignment with national priorities.

This sweeping decision has immediate implications for governance at the district, municipal, and metropolitan levels. With the District Coordinating Directors stepping in temporarily, many are watching closely to see how this transition will impact service delivery and the implementation of ongoing projects in local assemblies.

Some observers have described this as a bold step that could lead to improved accountability and performance in local governance. Others, however, caution that the absence of permanent leadership could slow down administrative processes in the short term.

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is expected to coordinate the transition process and oversee the activities of the acting District Coordinating Directors. The government has assured the public that new appointments will be made in due time to ensure stability and progress at all local levels.

President Mahama’s decision to revoke these appointments marks a significant turning point in Ghana’s local governance structure. By invoking the provisions of the Local Governance Act, the President has set the stage for what many anticipate to be a transformative period in local administration. Ghanaians will be keenly awaiting the next steps as the government moves to appoint new leaders to drive development at the grassroots level.