President Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointments of 24 District Chief Executives with immediate effect.
In a letter dated February 2, addressed to the Minister of Local and Decentralization, the President explained that the move is in accordance with article 243 (3) (b) of the constitution and section 20 (20) (3) (b) of the Local Government Act 2014, (Act 936).
“I write to inform you that I have revoked the appointment of the following as District Chief Executives.
“I respectfully request that you give immediate effect to my directive. I will, under a separate cover, write to you to nominate their replacement,” the letter read