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The confirmation of Mr. Seth Sabah Serwornoo-Banini as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Awutu Senya East has been marred by chaos, allegations of manipulation, and threats of legal action by some aggrieved Assembly Members.
Drama unfolded during the second round of voting after Mr. Serwornoo-Banini failed to secure the mandatory two-thirds majority in the first round, polling 10 ‘Yes’ votes and 9 ‘No’ votes. The process became controversial when ballot papers were allegedly snatched and torn in full view of the police, with the media barred from observing the proceedings.
In the end, the nominee managed to secure 11 ‘Yes’ votes and 4 ‘No’ votes in the second round—enough to earn him confirmation, but the legitimacy of the process is now being questioned.
Speaking on behalf of the aggrieved members, Hon. Shadrack Boakye Yiadom, Assembly Member for the American Town Electoral Area, accused the authorities of using “mafia tactics” and vowed to seek legal redress. “We will go to court,” he declared.
Adding to the tension, a judge who was scheduled to swear in the MCE reportedly walked out of the hall before the final count, stating, “Our hands are clean.”
Despite the controversy, Mr. Serwornoo-Banini was eventually sworn in and, in his acceptance speech, pledged to drive the municipality’s development agenda in line with the President’s vision.
Also present at the ceremony was the Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, Prof. Richard Asiedu, who assured that the party will provide full support to the new MCE to ensure progress in the area.
The events have sparked concern among residents and political observers, with many calling for transparency and fairness in local governance processes.
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