The President of Ghana has nominated District Chief Executives (DCEs) in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs made the announcement, attaching the nominees’ names to the official release.
The nominated DCEs will be responsible for governance and development in their districts, pending approval by their District Assemblies. This process is part of the government’s commitment to decentralization and local administration.
Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, signed the announcement.
Some of the nominees include:
- Volta Region: Stephen Adom (Ho), Prosper Kumi (Hohoe), and Nicholas Kwabla Worlachie (Ketu South)
- Oti Region: Dr. Sam Suraj Issaka (Akan), Eric Kwaku Oppong (Blakoye), and Parke-Davis Magyigbe (Buem)
- Ahafo Region: Joseph Akparibo (Asunafo North), Benjamin Yinka (Asunafo North), and Dauda Hafiz Dabeil (Asutifi North)
The nominees will play a role in policy implementation, development, and projects in their districts. Their approval by the District Assemblies is a step in governance and development.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
