Asiedu Nketiah Breaks Silence on Replacement of Late Ahafo Ano South-West DCE

The death of a District Chief Executive has created an important leadership issue in Ahafo Ano South-West, and National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is calling for calm as attention turns to the appointment of a replacement.

According to a report by Class FM Online on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Asiedu Nketiah has urged calm over the replacement of the late District Chief Executive (DCE). His appeal comes at a time when decisions about local leadership can attract strong feelings among party supporters and residents who want their concerns to be heard.

The position of a DCE is important to the development of a district. The office plays a role in coordinating local government work, supporting development projects and helping address the needs of communities. Whoever takes over the position will therefore have responsibilities that go beyond party politics.

For the NDC, the process of finding a replacement may also require careful handling of internal interests. Party members and local supporters may have different views about who should be considered for the position, particularly when the appointment affects their district’s political direction.

Asiedu Nketiah’s reported call for calm suggests that maintaining peace and avoiding unnecessary tension are important as the matter moves forward. In situations like this, political leaders are often expected to encourage their supporters to remain patient and allow the proper process to take place.

However, the available report does not provide the full details of his remarks, the specific concerns surrounding the replacement or the names of any individuals being considered. It would therefore be premature to conclude that there is a serious internal dispute or to attribute particular demands to party members without further evidence.

The situation also highlights the wider importance of local government appointments in Ghana. Although national politics often receives the most attention, decisions made at the district level can directly affect roads, schools, health facilities, sanitation and other services that residents depend on.

For people living in Ahafo Ano South-West, the main concern will be whether the next DCE can continue ongoing development work and respond to the needs of the district. Political disagreements should not prevent the area from receiving the attention and leadership it requires.

As the process continues, more information about the proposed replacement and the concerns surrounding the appointment will help the public understand the situation.

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