President John Mahama has nominated 40 new batch of District Chief Executives (DCEs) across the country.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Ministry of Local Government and Decentralization on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The nominations were made in accordance with Article 243 of the 1992 Constitution and the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940).
These constitutional and legal provisions empower the President to appoint DCEs, subject to the approval of the respective District Assemblies.
The statement explained that the President has submitted the list of nominees for consideration and subsequent confirmation by their assembly members.
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Below is the full list of the nominees:
