John Mahama revokes appointments of MMDCEs with immediate effect 

H.E John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all MMDCEs with immediate effect.

According to an official release dated January 8, 2025 signed by Callistus mahama, PH.D. (Secretary to the President) the President under the provisions of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017, (Act 940) has revoked the appointments of  MMDCEs.

The release reads 

REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENTS

In accordance with the powers vested in H.E. John 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2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017, (Act 940), the following appointments have been revoked effective today:

1. Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.

2. 2. Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act.

In the interim, the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDAs are directed to assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until substantive appointments are duly made.

Kindly take note and act accordingly.

Yours faithfully,

CALLISTUS MAHAMA, PH.D. (SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT)

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh