His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has issued a statement to the general public regarding the revocation of appointments of MMDAs and Assembly Members with immediate effect.
The letter stated that, in accordance with the powers vested in H.E. John Dramani Mahama under the provisions of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940), the following appointments have been revoked, effective today:
- Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
- Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act.
It was further emphasized that, in the interim, the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDAs are directed to assume responsibility as Acting Chief Executives until substantive appointments are made.
The release urged the affected individuals to kindly take note and act accordingly.
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