President John Dramani Mahama has officially terminated the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCE) in Ghana. This decision was conveyed in an official letter to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.

In addition to the firing of the MMDCEs, the appointments of assembly members who hold political roles in various districts have been canceled. District coordinating directors have been advised to temporarily take on the tasks of chief executives until permanent successors are appointed.

The letter, written by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, refers to the legal authority for the decision. It cites the Local Governance Act of 2016 (Act 936) and its revision, Act 940 (2017), as the legal basis that allows the President to take this action.

This effort aims to restructure leadership at the local government level in order to improve efficiency and better drive development initiatives. District coordinating directors will provide temporary leadership to maintain the continuity of operations within the assemblies.

According to political observers, this measure could be part of a larger campaign to revitalize local governing mechanisms and increase accountability. The focus is now on the upcoming process of selecting and appointing new MMDCEs to lead grassroots development efforts.

The transition will be overseen by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, with the goal of minimizing interruption to critical services across districts. Interim executives are expected to oversee administrative chores and ensure that operations run smoothly during this time.

President Mahama's proclamation demonstrates his administration's commitment to strengthening effective governance and cultivating leadership that is in line with national development goals.