President Mahama Revokes Appointments of MMDCEs and Assembly Members

Accra, January 8, 2025 – In a significant political move, President John Dramani Mahama has exercised his authority under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940), to revoke the appointments of Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) as well as Assembly Members appointed under the relevant sections of the Act.

The announcement was communicated in an official letter from the Office of the President, signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama. According to the letter, the revocation of these appointments takes immediate effect.

The directive has tasked the respective Coordinating Directors of the affected assemblies to step into the roles of acting Chief Executives until new substantive appointments are made. This measure ensures the continuous administration and management of the assemblies during the transition period.

The letter, addressed to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, underscores the President’s commitment to restructuring local governance and ensuring compliance with the provisions of the law.

The decision comes amid growing expectations for reforms in local governance to enhance efficiency and accountability at the grassroots level. Analysts suggest this move is part of a broader effort by President Mahama to reshape his administration’s approach to decentralization and local governance.

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development is expected to oversee the transition process and ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities. New substantive appointments are anticipated in the coming weeks, pending further announcements from the Office of the President.

This development signals a decisive start to the year for the Mahama administration, as it moves to strengthen governance structures across the country.

Read full letter from the office of the president below.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
REPUBLIC OF GHANA

Jubilee House, Accra
R.O. Box 1627, Accra
Digital Address: GA-000-0288

Kindly quote this number and date on all correspondence.
My Ref. No: OPS/127/25/19
Your Ref. No: ______
Date: ______

8th January, 2025

THE CHIEF DIRECTOR
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DECENTRALISATION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
ACCRA

Dear Sir,

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:

Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.
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,
(Signed)
CALLISTUS MAHAMA, PH.D.
(SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT)

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