ACCRA, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as well as appointed Assembly Members, initiating a significant reorganization of local governance.
This decision, outlined in a press statement signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, was addressed to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development. It is in accordance with the provisions of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) and its 2017 amendment (Act 940).
The statement declared, “In accordance with the powers vested in John Mahama under the provisions of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940), the following appointments have been revoked effective today: 1. Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies. 2. Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act.” 
To ensure a seamless transition, the respective Coordinating Directors of the affected MMDAs are instructed to assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until new appointments are made. The directive takes effect on January 8, 2025.
This sweeping move impacts both chief executives and appointed assembly members, who are required to vacate their positions immediately. The measure is anticipated to facilitate the appointment of new leadership that aligns with the administration’s goals for decentralization and development.
The decision is expected to reshape local governance significantly, signaling the government’s commitment to reorganizing leadership structures and advancing its vision for Ghana’s decentralized administrative framework.
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