Assembly Members in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region are raising concerns over the stalled pace of development, attributing it to delays in the nomination of a District Chief Executive (DCE).
Atwima Mponua district and the Asante Mampong Municipality remain the only two areas in the region yet to receive nominees following the recent announcement of MMDCE appointments nationwide.
Out of 43 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies across the Ashanti Region, 41 have had their Chief Executives nominated—and in several cases, confirmed and sworn into office.
But residents of the Asante Mampong Municipality and the Atwima Mponua District continue to wait. For communities in these districts, the delay is not just bureaucratic—it’s impeding critical development projects.
“The absence of the DCE is hampering effective coordination and implementation of government policies,” Emmanuel Dumfeh, the Assembly member for Ntobroso Electoral Area said.
“We are pleading with His Excellency that he will mention the one that we prefer; Oforiwaa Sekina. She is a unifier,” Salifu David, the Assembly member for Ananso Electoral Area added.
Local representatives say the absence of a DCE is stalling decisions on infrastructure, sanitation, and basic service delivery. They are urging President Mahama to act swiftly in naming a nominee, one with a proven track record of development-focused leadership.
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the district has also expressed concern over the impasse, stressing the need for immediate action to avoid further stagnation.
Communities across Atwima Mponua are grappling with poor road conditions and inadequate sanitation.
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