General News of Friday, 13 January 2017

Source: atinkaonline.com

Akufo-Addo sacks MMDCEs

President Nana Akufo-Addo President Nana Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo by virtue of Article 243 (3) (b) of the Republic has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan/Municipal/District Chief Executive (MMDCEs).

In a letter signed by the Minister Designate for Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Hajia Alima Mahama, the president directed all MMDCE’s to hand over relevant duties to Municipal/Metropolitan and District Coordinating Directors and then wait for further instructions.

The letter asked all Regional coordinating Directors to corporate so as to ensure a smooth handover.