Nkoranza (Brong Ahafo), 28th May 99 -

The Nkoranza District Assembly has endorsed the President's nomination of Mr Joshua Ankomah, 44, as District Chief Executive. He polled 48 votes representing 82.75 per cent of the 58 votes cast with 10 votes against.

The Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr Donald Adabre, commended the members for the orderly and peaceful manner they voted and said their endorsement of Mr Ankomah, a depot manager of the City Express Bus Service, is a demonstration of their loyalty to the President.

He asked them to unite and to assist the new DCE to implement policies and programmes of the assembly.

Mr Adabre reminded members of the non-partisan nature of the district assembly and said it must be maintained to promote the effective exchange of ideas to enhance development.

Mr Ankomah thanked the assembly for the confidence reposed in him and called for support to develop the district.

The district has been without a DCE since the removal of Mr Douglas Adje-Kuffour, from office about a year ago.

The people rejected the President's first nominee, Mr Kwabena Anane-Agyei, before even voting on his nomination.

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