The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, has announced February 6, 2024, for the inauguration of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
In a statement, the ministry said this comes after the successful conduct of the District Level Elections (DLEs) in December 2023 and the subsequent election of new Assembly Members for various assemblies.
“Following the successful conduct of the District level Elections (DLEs) in December 2023 and the subsequent election of new Assembly Members for various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development in consultation with the Office of the President has slated February 6, 2024, for the inauguration of all MMDAs across the country,” it stated.
The ministry asked all MMDAs to take the necessary steps and hold themselves in readiness for the successful inauguration of the various District Assemblies.
It further directed all MMDCEs and Coordinating Directors to ensure the smooth running of all MMDAs until the new Assembly Members are sworn into office.
Below is the full statement from the ministry