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CONFIRMATION OF THE MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON MONDAY AT THE CENTENARY HALL, ASSIN FOSO.
His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana. John Dramani Mahama, pursuant to article 243( I) of Ghana's 1992 constitution and section 20( I) of the Local Governance Act 2016 (936) nominated Mr. Gariba Adam as the Municipal Chief Executive of the Assin Foso Municipal Assembly pending approval by the General Assembly.
A special meeting was organized by the Assin Foso Municipal Assembly on Monday. June 2, 2025 at the Centenary Hall, Assin Foso for the confirmation.
The occasion was graced by the Hon. Central Regional Minister. the Hon. Member of Parliament for Assin Central, the Central Regional Chairman of the ruling NOC Party, former MCEs. Nananom, Political Party Executives. staff of the Ass in Foso Municipal Assembly, the media and other sympathizers. The election was conducted by the Officers from the Municipal Electoral Commission and the entire occasion was presided over by the Hon. Presiding Member. The voting was conducted through secret balloting. The Municipal Electoral Commission ensured transparency and fairness in the voting process. The nominee needed at least two thirds of the total votes of the Hon. Assembly Members present and voting.
THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTION
Twenty-two (22) Hon. Assembly Members were present to cast their vote on the nominee.
After the election, all the twenty-two (22) Hon. Assembly Members voted YES representing
I 00% of the total votes cast.
DECLARATION AND SWEARING IN
After the election, the Returning Officer declared the President's nominee. Mr. Gariba Adams the MCE Elect. The Central Regional Minister. Hon Eduarnoah Ekow Panyin Okyere then swore the Hon MCE Elect into office.
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
The Hon. Municipal Chief Executive expressed his utmost gratitude to H. E. John Drarnani Mahama for his nomination. He also thanked Nananom. the NOC Party, the Hon. Assembly Members and everyone for their massive support and prayers. He indicated that he would ensure the implementation of the President's Resetting Agenda and also champion development in the municipality. He welcomed everyone on board to help make his tenure as the Municipal Chief Executive a success.
SECURITY
To ensure peace and calm at the occasion, police officers were deployed from the Central North Regional Police Command and the Assin Foso District Police Command to provide security. Members of the Municipal Security Council were also present to ensure a smooth process devoid of any form of chaos. The atmosphere throughout the occasion was generally calm and peaceful. No incident of chaos or misconduct was recorded.
CONCLUSION
Per the outcome of the election, the President's nominee recorded more than two thirds majority of votes and was therefore confirmed as the Municipal Chief Executive.