The Wenchi Municipal Assembly has confirmed the President’s nominee for the position of Municipal Chief Executive.
In an Address to set the pace for the elections, the Presiding Member of the Assembly Samuel Mensah called on Assembly Members to give the nominee 100% endorsement because the electorates needed development to improve their living conditions. He reminded them of their constitutional obligation in accordance with the Local Governance Act 2016, Act 936/20: “There shall be a District Chief Executive for each district appointed by the President with prior approval of not less than two-thirds majority of Members of the District Assembly present and voting in the meeting”.
The call was supported and re-ecoed by the opposition NDC Members of Parliament for Wenchi and Banda Alhaji Haruna Seidu and Ahmed Ibrahim respectively, who took turns in addressing the General Assembly to confirm the nominee without delay.
After the elections, all the 41 Members of the Municipal Assembly who were present gave the nominee 100% endorsement.
In his acceptance speech, the MCE-Elect Alexander Obour Damoah pledged to seek unity among stakeholders. He called for cooperation from the Assembly Members, all political parties despite the difference in ideology. He extended appreciation to all past Chief Executives of the Assembly and all for their service towards the development of the Municipality.
The MCE-Elect promised to reform Agriculture in the area to attract the youth, strengthen Security, improve Education and Health, Roads infrastructure, Sanitation and human resource development, in order to make Wenchi a better place for all. ” When we come together and work together, there is no limit to the greatness of Wenchi. I make this solemn promise to make Wenchi real for everybody, no matter the race, ethnicity, faith, identity or political orientation. In line with my aspirations, I urge all and sundry to put our chest to the wheel, hands in glove and make good name for our Municipality. If there is any history to be made in Wenchi, your contribution should be a dye in a wool. My friends, if you find faults with our Municipality, make it a better one. If you are disappointed with the mistakes of our Municipality, join ranks and work to correct them. Enlist in our committees, become a volunteer, Wenchi will be better, and you will be happier, because nothing brings greater happiness in life than to serve a course greater than yourself.” The MCE-Elect stated.
The Bono Regional Minister Justina Owusu Banahene charged the Assembly Members to give the MCE-Elect the needed support and cooperation to achieve the expected results.
The Special Meeting was graced by the Traditional Authority (Nananom), Religious leaders(Muslims and Clergy), Heads of Department, amongst other invited guests.
The election was conducted by the Electoral Commission headed by the Municipal Officer Mrs Christiana Opoku.
Source: Information Services Department (ISD)
By: Stanick Sofel Amuzu Kpodo