Madina: Mr. Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho, the Chairman of the Council of State, has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to take their responsibilities seriously by bringing development to their respective areas. He emphasized the importance of returning to the basics of local governance as part of the Government's Resetting Agenda, which aims to ensure grassroots development.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Adjaho made these remarks during his address at the orientation workshop for newly confirmed MMDCEs at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Madina, near Accra. The weeklong programme was inaugurated by President John Dramani Mahama and is themed 'Strengthening Local Governance Through the Reset Agenda,' reflecting the ruling National Democratic Congress' (NDC) 2024 Manifesto, Resetting Ghana: Jobs, Accountability and Prosperity.
Mr. Adjaho highlighted the need for discipline, integrity, and effective resource management at the local level, urging that assemblies function substantively. He stressed that MMDCEs are the first point of contact between citizens and the state, serving not just as policy implementers but as the government's face where it matters most. The conduct and responsiveness of the MMDCEs, he noted, will play a crucial role in how the administration is perceived.
He also addressed the current challenges of public confidence in political leadership, noting that citizens are increasingly demanding accountability. Mr. Adjaho referenced national discussions regarding the Constitutional Amendment Bill of 2018, known as the MMDCEs' Election Bill, which did not pass due to the leadership of President Mahama and the NDC.
Mr. Adjaho emphasized that restoring public trust depends significantly on the actions and inactions of the MMDCEs. He described the orientation as a reflective moment for MMDCEs, underlining their pivotal role as representatives of the President and stewards of development. He encouraged them to engage actively in learning and to ensure their actions serve the public good.
