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Published on 2024-02-05 11:46:40
The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development has dismissed reports that district chief executives (DCEs) were sacked in areas where the 2024 presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia performed poorly in the party’s primaries last year. Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio in Accra, the Minister described the reports as false. He emphasized that the figures from the 275 constituencies where the primaries were held are available with the Electoral Commission and the media, and one can rank them from the least to see whether this supports the assertions made in the reports.
The Minister, Mr. Dan Botwe, added that the reports were totally false and unfounded. His comments come in the wake of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s revocation of the appointments of 24 district chief executives (DCEs) across the country on Friday (2 February). No reasons were assigned to the revocation, leading to speculation and reports suggesting a connection to the poor performance of Mahamudu Bawumia in the party’s primaries in those areas.
In response to these reports, the President released a statement on February 3, stating, “According to my letter on February 2, 2024, and following article 243 (1) of the Constitution, I have made the following nominations to the office of Chief Executive of the following Municipal and District Assemblies.” This move by the President underscores a commitment to ensuring effective governance and leadership at the municipal and district levels.
The controversy surrounding the revocation of the appointments of DCEs has raised questions about the criteria and motivations behind the President’s decision. However, Minister Dan Botwe’s assertion that the reports linking the revocations to Mahamudu Bawumia’s performance in the party’s primaries last year are false serves to refute the allegations. He emphasized that the figures from the constituencies and the Electoral Commission can be used to verify the accuracy of the reports.
Furthermore, the President’s statement regarding article 243 (1) of the Constitution and his nominations to the office of Chief Executive of the Municipal and District Assemblies indicate a deliberate effort to exercise his constitutional mandate in appointing suitable candidates to these positions. This aligns with a commitment to effective governance and leadership at the grassroots level.
It is evident from the Minister’s rebuttal and the President’s subsequent nominations that the revocation of the DCE appointments was not based on the performance of Mahamudu Bawumia in the party’s primaries. The President’s actions reflect a focus on fulfilling his constitutional duties to ensure effective governance and leadership at the local level, reinforcing a commitment to the development and progress of the country.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the revocation of DCE appointments highlights the importance of verifying and substantiating claims before drawing conclusions. As Minister Dan Botwe has stated, the reports linking the revocations to Mahamudu Bawumia’s performance in the party’s primaries are false and lack supporting evidence. The President’s subsequent nominations further affirm a commitment to good governance and leadership at the municipal and district levels, ensuring that qualified individuals are appointed to these crucial positions.
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