Atwima mponua: Mr. Ibrahim Issahak, the newly confirmed District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua, has pledged to work hard to justify the confidence reposed in him by President John Mahama and the Assembly Members. He emphasized his commitment to promoting development aimed at improving the living conditions of the people in the area, drawing on the wise counsel and advice from traditional authorities, clergy, elders, opinion leaders, and the general populace.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Issahak expressed his gratitude to the Assembly members for their peaceful endorsement. He secured 39 out of the 54 votes cast, consolidating his position as DCE. The announcement of his confirmation was celebrated by supporters, relatives, and well-wishers, who expressed their joy through the sprinkling of powder on his body.
Mr. Issahak called for unity, cooperation, and support from the Assembly members, technocrats, and traditional, religious, as well as opinion leaders, to ensure a successful administration and service delivery. Mr. Baah Acheamfour, the Ashanti Regional Secretary of the NDC, who represented the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, commended the Assembly Members for confirming the DCE in the first round of voting. He highlighted that this decision would expedite rural development and enhance governance in the area.
Mr. Justice Nkrumah, Presiding Member and Assemblyman for Bayerebon Number Three Electoral Area, also commended the President, Assembly members, traditional leaders, and party executives for their support and confirmation of the long-awaited DCE for the area.