Keta: Residents at Keta in the Volta Region have expressed support for President John Mahama's call for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to be elected in the subsequent years. This move was described by many as a step in a right direction towards promoting local governance and democracy at the doorstep of every Ghanaian citizen.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Isaac Dogbeda Dugah, a social activist in Keta, emphasized the importance of electing MMDCEs to enhance accountability and transparency in local governance. He noted that this would empower citizens to influence who leads their districts, ensuring leaders remain accountable to their constituents.
Mr. Dugah stated, "The call for the election of MMDCEs is a significant move that will deepen democracy and promote good governance at the district level." He highlighted President Mahama's advocacy for the election of MMDCEs, which is believed to strengthen local governance and ensure leaders are directly accountable to their communities.
The proposal to elect MMDCEs is expected to promote local governance, accountability, and transparency, allowing citizens to participate in the development of their districts and ensuring leaders address the needs of the people. Mr. Dugah added, "We believe that electing MMDCEs will promote local governance and ensure that leaders are accountable to us. We are eager to exercise our right to elect our leaders and promote development and progress in districts."
Mrs. Ama Adzorlolo, a fashion designer, also shared her support for the initiative, stating that it would enhance transparency and responsiveness in local governance. She remarked that electing leaders would ensure accountability to the people rather than just the central government, fostering progress at the local level.
Mrs. Adzorlolo commented, "If this initiative is implemented successfully, it can promote local governance and ensure that leaders are accountable to the people. It can also lead to improved development outcomes and enhanced citizen participation in local governance."
Mr. Anthony Dagadu, a governance expert, expressed his satisfaction with the proposal, noting that it would reduce the central government's workload and empower voters to make decisions. Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, during the opening of the 2025 orientation programme for MMDCEs in Accra, announced that MMDCEs could be elected from 2026 as part of planned local government reforms, which include direct elections and greater financial control for local assemblies.
He mentioned that recent public surveys indicated significant support among Ghanaians for the change, suggesting that the current MMDCEs might be the last batch to be appointed.
