Nana Addo directs MMDCEs to remain at post 'until further notice'

President Akufo-Addo has instructed all Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to remain at post until further notice.

This was contained in a communique signed by the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Opare.

The directive, as explained by the communique, was in accordance with Article 243 (3) of the 1992 Constitution.

The communique further warned the MMDCEs against taking any policy-related decisions.

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“I am directed by H. E. the President to inform all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) who were.at post immediately before the inauguration ceremony on Thursday r January, 2021 to remain at post until further notice,” the communique read.

“This directive is in accordance with Article 243 (3) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana.

“You are to take note of the provision of section 14 (5) of the Presidential (Transition) Act (2012) which states that "shall -not take a decision involving a policy issue". Also, you are to act in accordance with letter No. SCR/DA555/555/01 dated 21st December, 2020 which gives directives on financial commitments, recruitments among others,” it added.

Meanwhile, the Akufo-Addo government has dissolved all  Governing Boards of state corporations, Ministries, Departments and agencies.

A statement from the Presidency noted that all persons appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo or a minister of State as members of statutory boards and corporations ceased to hold that office since January 7, 2021.