The Member of Parliament for Wa West Constituency, Peter Lanchene Toobu, urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives to actively monitor projects under the government’s flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme.

NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia described the Ghanaian government's proposal for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as a 'middle way' between opposing viewpoints.

Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, a Ghanaian Member of Parliament, has raised concerns about the fairness and modalities of the government's proposed elections for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has warned that any Metropolitan, Municipal or District Chief Executive (MMDCE) found to have authorized construction on waterways will be removed from office.

Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has directed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives to intensify rescue operations after widespread flooding caused by heavy rains.

Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development has issued a warning to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and coordinating directors against the misuse of funds allocated to Persons with Disability (PWDs).

A building collapse in the North Industrial Area of Accra, near Melcom Plus, has resulted in two confirmed deaths and several injuries, with rescue efforts concluding. The incident also left thousands without power, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of building regulations.

Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Ghana's Volta Region are calling for an extension of the ongoing Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged 6 to 14, citing that many schools have not yet been covered.

New research from CDD-Ghana has reignited calls for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Ghana. Stakeholders are also advocating for non-partisan MMDCE elections and other reforms to address governance gaps.

Ing. Florence Kuukyi, Director of Metro Public Health at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, stated that sanitation has become a major benchmark for assessing the performance of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Ghana.

The National Premix Fuel Secretariat (NPFS) is set to continue its nationwide accountability drive in collaboration with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to strengthen transparency and financial oversight in the management of premix fuel revenues and the Community Development Fund across Ghana’s fishing communities. The exercise builds on a pilot accountability programme conducted […]

Gbande has called for unity within his party and encouraged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to initiate town hall meetings. This move aims to foster cohesion and improve local engagement.

The Ghanaian government has proposed a modified selection process for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), recommending three candidates for local communities. This proposal has drawn criticism, with some rejecting the model and others defending it as a way to ensure effective policy implementation.

Ghana's Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, clarified that Urban Roads, not Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), are responsible for desilting major storm drains.

Inusah Fuseini has issued a warning against holding titles on Ramsar sites, emphasizing that no one can claim ownership of these protected areas. He also urged former President Mahama to expedite the constitutional review process to allow for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

The Ghanaian government is tightening protocols to ensure that Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) regularly engage Members of Parliament (MPs) on planning, budgeting, and development oversight.

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development in Ghana is currently meeting with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Greater Accra Region to identify solutions for pressing development challenges.

The Africa Development Council (ADC) has voiced its opposition to the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Ghana, arguing that the country's unitary structure necessitates presidential appointees at the district level to maintain policy coherence.

Stakeholders from various sectors in Ghana, including academia, faith-based organizations, and traditional authorities, have reaffirmed the urgent necessity for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

Environmental advocates and media coalitions are demanding sanctions for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Ghana implicated in collecting illegal levies from galamsey (illegal mining) operators. Critics are slamming the government's 'ignorance' defense regarding the scandal.

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) not to fear “enemies of progress” but to perform to the best of their…

Ing. Ken Ashigbe, an anti-galamsey campaigner, has criticized the perceived lack of commitment from some Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and police commanders in Ghana's fight against illegal mining.

Former UN Senior Governance Adviser Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah cautioned that the Ghanaian government's proposed model for selecting Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) could lead to one-party dominance at the local level.

Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has issued a stern warning that any Metropolitan, Municipal, or District Chief Executive found approving illegal construction on waterways will face dismissal.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has instructed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives to ensure the fair and transparent distribution of relief items to victims affected by recent floods in Accra.

Boakye Agyarko is actively campaigning for the NPP National Chairman position, rallying stakeholders in the Upper East region and receiving endorsements from former Upper West MMDCEs and Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih.

Dr. Esther Ofei-Aboagye, an Engagement Committee Member of the African Cities Research Consortium, suggests that electing Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) could strengthen local accountability and help address Ghana's persistent flooding issues.

Ghana's Cabinet has approved significant reforms to the decentralization system, including plans to elect metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives (MMDCEs) and review the Local Governance Act.

Ghana's Local Government Minister has instructed metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives (MMDCEs) to prioritize the completion of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets and enforce building codes on all markets. This directive aims to ensure structured development and safety standards for market infrastructure.

The Ghanaian government has directed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to immediately cease taxing illegal miners, threatening severe sanctions for non-compliance, while Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu explained that previous levies were institutional, not personal, hence the lack of sanctions.

The Eastern Regional Minister has called upon Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to ensure the successful implementation of the 'Nkoko Nketenkete' initiative.