The President of the Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLog), Richard Fiadomor, has described the suspension of Sekondi Takoradi MCE as a serious illegality.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sekondi Takoradi in the Western Region, Abdul-Mumin Issah, was suspended a day after verbally assaulting a police officer.
Abdul-Mumin Issah, was arrested by the Police for “Dangerous Driving” and alleged assault on a police officer.”
A statement by the Police said the MCE was arrested for an alleged motor traffic offence, verbal assault and offensive conduct against a police officer who was performing his lawful duty.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sekondi Takoradi Abdul-Mumin Issah was suspended on instructions of the President with immediate effect.
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Speaking to host of Atinka FM’s Kaakyire Ofori Ayim, Mr Fiadomor, explained that the President has no right to suspend the MCE.
“The whole act by the MCE was a mere show of arrogant power and nothing else, but the action of government is a serious illegality. If you look at the Local Government Act per the Constitution, the President is only mandated to appoint Chief Executives and nothing more. The rest of the power lies in the hands of the assembly members. So, the president has no power to suspend the MCE,” Richard Fiadomor added.
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