President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated Francis Fiakpui for the position of Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), following the removal of Daniel Noble Awumey from the role.
The announcement, made by the Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development, O. B Amoah, on Monday, March 25, calls upon the Volta Regional Minister to oversee the confirmation process alongside the regional electoral commission.
” H. E. the President in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) has nominated the undermentioned person to the office of Municipal Chief Executive, pending approval by the Hohoe Municipal Assembly, FRANCIS FIAKPUI”, the statement read.
The directive continues, urging cooperation in facilitating the confirmation proceedings: “In view of the above, you are kindly requested to liaise with the Regional Electoral Commission to conduct the confirmation process of the nominated Chief Executive. I count on your usual cooperation,” Mr. Amoah affirmed.
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