Four women have been named in the first batch of President John Dramani Mahama's appointments for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), pending approval by their respective assemblies.

They are; Sandra Seyram Kpedor for Anlo, Victoria Amafadzi Yawa Doe for North Tongu, Victoria Dzeklu for South Tongu, and Gloria Opoku Gyamfi for Wenchi.

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the President released the first list of nominees for approval as MMDCEs across selected regions.

The appointments are in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016, which empower the President to appoint individuals to support his administration at the local level.

The President has nominated candidates for MMDCE positions in eight out of the country’s sixteen regions. These include Volta, Oti, Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Savannah, North East, and Western Regions.

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