Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has cautioned against the rising trend of rejecting Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) nominees, describing it as a major threat to local development efforts.
According to Ghana Web, Her remarks come in the wake of the Ada East Assembly’s decision to reject the President’s nominee, Kenneth Kabu Kanor, for the District Chief Executive position.
Addressing the media, Ocloo emphasized that political disputes and personal agendas should not be allowed to hinder governance at the local level.
She noted that delays in confirming nominees stall critical administrative processes, including development initiatives and job creation.
“If you delay the confirmation, you delay development,” she stated, warning that prolonged vacancies may also lead to the misuse of power and favoritism in local recruitment.
Ocloo appealed to assembly members to put the interest of their communities above personal differences. She advised them to resolve issues constructively rather than using their confirmation votes as tools for leverage or revenge.
Furthermore, the Minister hinted at a possible review of the appointment system if political interference continues to disrupt governance.
She pointed out that appointees who fail to support development-oriented processes could be reconsidered.
“If we notice that government appointees are not contributing meaningfully… we’ll start looking outside the box,” she said, urging all stakeholders to focus on cooperation and progress.