President Mahama Revokes Appointments of MMDAs Chief Executives, Appoints Coordinating Directors as Interim Heads
In a significant move, President John Dramani Mahama has revoked all appointments of chief executives for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country.
A letter issued on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and signed by Calistus Mahama, the executive secretary to the president, outlined the decision. The revocation follows powers vested in the President under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940).
According to the letter, the revoked appointments include:
- Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies
- Assembly members appointed under the relevant provisions of the Act
The letter further states that, as an interim measure, the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDAs will assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until permanent appointments are made.