Irate NPP youth run riot over appointment of MMDCEs

Supporters and members of the ruling New Patriotic Party have gone on rampage over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addos selection of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

The youth in Tolon, Zebila, Mpohor, Savelugu, Nanton, Sagnarigu hit the streets soon after the announcement Wednesday afternoon to demonstrate their anger at the choice of the president, arguing that some of the nominees did not actively campaign for Nana Addo during the 2016 election.

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At Zebilla, the capital of the Bawku West District in the Upper East Region, the youth vandalized items at the District Assembly building, the NPP office and the residence of the Member of Parliament, Hon. Frank Adongo Fuseini who doubles as the Upper East Deputy Regional Minister.

The youth apart from destroying properties, they also blocked portions of the Bolgatanga and Bawku road with lorry tyres set ablazed.

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For instance the MP for Mpohor, Alex Agyekum has been threatened not to step foot in the area, if the President does not revoke the nomination of one Ignatious Asa Mensah, who’s said to have been fielded by the MP as DCE, an accusation the latter has rejected.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed 212 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country.

MMDCEs are nominated by the President pursuant to Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, Act 462.on Wednesday.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist have been up in arms over the nominations, condemning some of the president’s decisions against their wish.

However, Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama at a press conference urged Ghanaians to support their MMDCEs.

According to her, the 212 appointees are "capable men and women with expertise, experience and temperament to head the Assemblies and inspire a new era of rapid development in our country."

The Nana Addo administration’s long-term plan for MMDCEs and local government is to have MMDCEs elected.

She said "It is the wish of the President that those who were not named will appreciate that there are other positions they may be called upon to serve in the interest of the nation."

Click here to download the list of appointees: Here are the 212 MMDCEs appointed by Nana Addo