President Mahama nominates new MMDCEs
President John Mahama has nominated 71 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMCEs) across eight regions.
This nomination is in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended.
This was contained in a statement signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President issued on March 26, 2025.
The nominations are subject to the approval of the respective local assemblies.
Below is the regional breakdown of the nominations.
- Volta Region: 17 persons nominated out of 18 districts
- Oti Region: 9 persons nominated for all 9 districts
- Ahafo Region: 6 persons nominated
- Bono Region: 10 persons nominated for all 10 districts
- Bono East Region: 9 persons nominated for all 9 districts
- Savannah Region: 5 persons nominated for all 5 districts
- North East Region: 6 persons nominated for all 6 districts
- Western North Region: 9 persons nominated for all 9 districts
The President is yet to appoint MMCEs for the remaining eight regions.
Find the full list below.