Alfred Kofi Wokanya, a retired teacher of the Nkwanta Senior High School has been approved as the new District Chief Executive for the Nkwanta South district in the Volta region.

Kofi Wokanya who was nominated by President John Mahama in November last following the killing of former DCE Peter Kojo Kenyenso had his confirmation delayed for several months due to some unresolved security issues in the area.

He polled 34 votes to secure the mandate of the 42 member assembly on Tuesday.

His confirmation also comes barely two weeks after some aggrieved youth of the governing NDC went on protest and locked up the party's office in the area over the long delay in approving a chief executive for the area.

Speaking to pressmen after his approval, the new DCE pledged to foster peaceful coexistence among the various tribes in the area and also work hand-in-hand with all stakeholders to ensure sustainable development in the district.

"I will use felt-need approach in delivering projects to the various communities in consultation with the assembly members, Chiefs and opinions leader."

The Deputy Volta regional minister, Mr. Francis Ganyaglo on his part called for maximum cooperation and support among stakeholders and the assembly in delivering the government’s better Ghana Agenda.