La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region has topped the 2016 UNICEF District League Table with North Tongu in the Volta Region coming in last. This District League Table was constructed in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, UNICEF Ghana and the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana). Introduced … Read more
There is absolutely no duplication of functions between the newly created ministry established by President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to cater to the especial needs of our inner-city and zongo communities around the country, contrary to what Dr. Eric Oduro-Osae, the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at the Institute of Local Government Studies, would have … Read more
A local governance expert has expressed concern about a possible duplication of functions by the proposed Ministry of Inner City and Zongo Development and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. He contended that even though President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo might have had good intentions for creating such a ministry, Parliament should be … Read more
The Minister-designate of Local Government and Rural Development Hajia Alima Mahama has told the Appointments Committee of Parliament she fired the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) on the orders of President Nana Akufo-Addo. “By virtue of Article 243 (3)(b) of the constitution of the republic, H. E the president of the republic has … Read more
A traditional ruler has advocated the election of Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). He noted that it was when they were elected by the people that they could be accountable to them. The Nkosuohene of Atwima Akropong in the Ashanti Region, Nana Osei Bonsu Bempah II, who said this in an interview, stressed … Read more
Local Government Minister Nominee, Hajia Alima Mahama, has explained that the termination of the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), after President Akufo-Addo’s inauguration, was not in contravention of the law. Hajia Alima Mahama, also MP for Nalerigu-Gambaga, said this when she appeared before the Appointments Committee to be vetted on … Read more
Local Government Minister Nominee, Hajia Alima Mahama, has explained that the termination of the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), after President Akufo-Addo’s inauguration, was not in contravention of the law. Hajia Alima Mahama, also MP for Nalerigu-Gambaga, said this when she appeared before the Appointments Committee to be vetted on … Read more
The President’s nominee for the position of Local Government and Rural Development has justified why she sacked MMDCE’s earlier this month although she had not been vetted and sworn in for the position. Hajia Alima Mahama, the ministerial nominee signed off a letter dated January 11, 2017 titled ‘Revocation of Appointments of Metropolitan/Municipal/District Chief Executives’ … Read more
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, says it regrets pockets of attacks against caterers of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) in some areas in the country following the change of government. “We are also aware that some individuals are instructing caterers to discontinue catering services they are providing to some Ghana School … Read more
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, says it regrets pockets of attacks against caterers of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) in some areas in the country following the change of government. “We are also aware that some individuals are instructing caterers to discontinue catering services they are providing to some Ghana School … Read more
The former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ejisu- Juaben municipal assembly Afrifa Yamoah Ponkoh has commended the creation of Water and Sanitation Ministry by the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. A section of Ghanaians have criticised the President’s idea of decoupling water and sanitation from works and housing. But the former MCE who is vest … Read more
15 things NPP can do differently for the environment By Akua Akyaa Change has come and everyone seems to be happy. Everyone except the outgoing government, I suppose. But to whom much is given, much is expected and the newly sworn in New Patriotic Party (NPP) is no different. As a public commentator on the … Read more
Change has come and everyone seems to be happy. Everyone except the outgoing government, I suppose. But to whom much is given, much is expected and the newly sworn in New Patriotic Party (NPP) is no different. As a public commentator on the environment in Ghana, my interest is to make the incoming government aware … Read more
Newly elected President, Nana Akufo-Addo has ordered all incumbent Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to vacate their posts with immediate effect. According to the order, all NDC-apponted MMDCES are to hand over duties to Metropolitan/Municipal/District Coordinating Directors (MMDCDs). This hasty instruction is contained in a letter from the Ministry of Local Government signed by the … Read more
A Local Governance Analyst, George Kyei Baffour has described the sacking of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives as unfortunate although he observes that the act is within the remits of the President’s powers. President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday revoked the appointments of all 216 MMDCEs. A letter sighted addressed to all MMDCEs from the … Read more
President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo named 12 more appointees to head ministerial portfolio’s yesterday, bringing the total number of ministers to serve in his government so far announced to 25. It is not known whether the Head of State will make further cabinet appointments besides the naming of their deputies. Civil society organisations and political watchers … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) with immediate effect. A letter sighted by newsmen, and addressed to all MMDCEs from the Ministry of Local Government, directed all MMDCEs to hand over their relevant duties to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Coordinating Directors (MMDCDs). “By virtue of … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) with immediate effect. A letter sighted by Citi News, and addressed to all MMDCEs from the Ministry of Local Government, directed all MMDCEs to hand over their relevant duties to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Coordinating Directors (MMDCDs). “By virtue … Read more
A Kumasi High Court has granted Freko F. D Enterprise Limited, the opportunity to attached three buildings belonging to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) following a judgement against the assembly last year. This is to enable Freko sell the properties of the KMA help defray a judgment debt of millions against the KMA. Late last … Read more
A four-day training programme aimed at promoting productivity in the piggery industry to a very high earning and sustainable level has ended in Ho. Participants were introduced to new technologies focused on reducing waste and creating compost for farming. The training programme was also geared towards generating interest in pig farming as an enterprise with … Read more