Governance

President Mahama’s Nominee for Ho West Approved

Ho West: Mr. Francis Proferr Dusey, nominee for Ho West District Chief Executive (DCE), has been approved by the District's General Assembly. He polled 36 'Yes' votes representing 97 percent and one 'No' vote representing three percent after the second round of votes.

According to Ghana News Agency, the nominee, after the first round of voting, could not secure the DCE slot after polling 23 'Yes' votes representing 62 percent and 14 'No' votes representing 38 percent. Mr. Dusey, in his speech, said he intended to operate an open-door administration that took into account the holistic interests of the entire District.

He stated that the hallmark of his administration would be anchored on hard work, inclusivity, discipline, and social justice. Mr. Dusey mentioned that he would bring his customized short-term and middle-term agenda, crafted from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto, to the District's General Assembly.

Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, expressed confidence in Mr. Dusey's capabilities, noting that the DCE had already begun his role and there was no doubt that he would perform to develop Ho West.