In a bid to strengthen local governance and accelerate community development, President John Dramani Mahama has re-nominated four Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) for key leadership roles across the Greater Accra Region.
The nominations, announced by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in a press release dated May 15, 2025, reflect the government’s commitment to ensuring capable leadership at the local level as it seeks to improve service delivery and infrastructure development.
The nominees, whose appointments are in line with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended, include:
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Ignatius Godfred Dordoe – Shai Osudoku District Assembly
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Rudolph Collingwoode-Williams – Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly
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Michael Mensah – Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly
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Alfredos Nii Anyetei – La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly
Once vetted and approved by their respective Assemblies, these nominees are expected to play a critical role in driving local economic growth, enhancing social services, and fostering community engagement.
Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, who signed the press release, emphasized the importance of effective local leadership in achieving the government’s broader development goals.
“The re-nomination of these MDCEs is a testament to the government’s commitment to deepening decentralization and empowering local authorities to deliver quality services to their communities,” the statement read.
The move is also seen as part of a broader effort to strengthen the link between central government policies and local development priorities, ensuring that the needs of grassroots communities are adequately represented in national decision-making.
Assemblies are expected to conduct their vetting processes in the coming weeks, after which the confirmed MDCEs will assume office to begin their terms.
