President John Dramani Mahama has re-nominated Faustina Akeyom Abulu for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Kassena-Nankana Municipal Assembly, despite her earlier failure to secure confirmation from the assembly.
The re-nomination was announced in a statement signed and issued by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The President’s decision is in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended. The nominees are expected to be vetted once again by their respective assemblies, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for confirmation.
Faustina Abulu, who also serves as the Navrongo Central Constituency Women’s Organiser of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), was overwhelmingly rejected in her initial confirmation vote held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The rejection sparked tension within the local ranks of the NDC, with some party supporters attributing the outcome to internal sabotage by government appointees on the Assembly.
Despite the setback, the President’s re-nomination of Abulu signals his continued confidence in her leadership and suitability for the role. It remains to be seen whether the assembly members will shift their stance during the second round of voting. The re-nomination of Abulu, along with Mary Haruna for the Nadowli-Kaleo District Assembly in the Upper West Region, underscores the President’s commitment to his chosen candidates.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
