The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has expressed concern regarding the ongoing rejection of nominees for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across different assemblies.
She indicated that such rejections could severely impact the development of the affected assemblies, as the lack of MDCEs would result in the stagnation of development projects, consequently delaying community advancement and obstructing the overall growth and progress of the nation.
Mrs Ocloo therefore called on assembly members and government appointees to collaborate effectively with the MMDCEs to ensure the confirmation process was smooth and successful.
Addressing journalists on Thursday at Ada in Accra, after the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) nominee for Ada East, Mr Kenneth Kabu Kanor failed to secure the two thirds majority during his confirmation, she said there was the need for better collaboration between nominees and assembly members to ensure a successful result.
Mr Kanor secured 21 votes out of the total of 35 cast.
In contrast, the environment and outcomes in the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, and Tema West Municipal Assembly were characterised by cooperation and productivity, as noted by the minister.
The Nominee for Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Mr Freeman Tsekpo was confirmed and sworn in by the minister after securing 100 per cent yes votes from the 26 assembly members, made up of 18 elected and eight government appointees.
Similarly, the nominee for Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, Mr Samuel Tetteh Kwarshie Morton was also confirmed and sworn in after successfully obtaining 26 votes out of the total 27 votes cast by the assembly members.
Also, Mr Ludwig Teye Totimeh, the nominee for Tema West Municipal Assembly was confirmed and sworn into office by the minister after obtaining a 100 per cent vote, unanimously confirmed, with all 16 assembly members.
She urged assembly members to work closely with the MCEs to ensure the effective implementation of development initiatives in their electoral areas.
The Policy Adviser for Political Affairs at the Office of the Vice President Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, who was present at the confirmation of the Tema West MCE, assured the assembly and indigenes that they would not be left out of government’s development initiatives.
He reaffirmed government’s commitment to equitable development across all districts, assuring the assembly that Tema West would enjoy its fair share of the “national cake.”
The sworn-in MCEs expressed their appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for their nominations, and to assembly members for the overwhelming support.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Tsekpo, said Ashaiman was a vibrant and dynamic municipality and home to industrious people who contribute immensely to the socio-economic growth of Ghana.
He highlighted pressing community issues, including poor infrastructure, sanitation problems, traffic congestion, youth unemployment, and security concerns, which his administration will prioritise and address with commitment and urgency.
The new MCE stated that they would work tirelessly to ensure the expansion and rehabilitation of roads to ease traffic congestion, improve drainage systems to mitigate flooding, and enhance access to essential services such as health, education, job creation, and youth unemployment.
FROM CECILIA YADA LAGBA, ADA
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