Tensions ran high in the early hours of April 5 as Talensi Youth set fire to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in a dramatic rejection of the District Chief Executive (DCE) nominee.
The attack on the party office occurred hours after the release of nominees for the 15 Municipal and District Assemblies.
While specific reasons behind the youth’s disapproval of the DCE nominee are unclear, sources within the party say the nominee’s association with certain chiefs in the area may have triggered his rejection.
The Police have since taken over the town and an investigation has begun.
3news will keep readers updated.
Watch Video: Talensi NDC office set ablaze as youth oppose DCE nominee John Milim Nabwomya
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has officially nominated candidates for the position of District Chief Executives (DCEs) across the country.
The nominations, made in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended, are now subject to approval by the respective District Assemblies.
A formal communication from the Office of the President, dated April 4, 2025, outlines the list of nominees.
A corresponding statement from the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim (MP), has been issued to all press houses, confirming the nominations and urging attention to the attached list of candidates.
The final confirmation of these appointments now rests with the various District Assemblies, who must vote to approve or reject the nominees.
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See the full list of the President’s nominee District Chief Executives below:
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