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RoyalNews360 Blog of Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Source: Boateng Kakape Nana
Hakeem Abdul Antwi has officially been confirmed as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Birim North District Assembly after securing 100% of the votes from Assembly Members in an electoral exercise.
The confirmation event, held in the district, was attended by several dignitaries, including the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, who delivered a keynote address on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama.
In her speech, the Regional Minister expressed gratitude to the Assembly Members for their commitment to local governance and urged them to unite behind the new DCE to accelerate development in the district.
She emphasized the importance of strong local leadership in implementing President Mahama’s national development agenda, which focuses on economic stabilization, infrastructural expansion, and decentralization.
“The nominee before you today has been carefully selected based on merit, competence, loyalty, and an unflinching commitment to serve this municipality,” Hon. Adjei Awatey stated.
She further appealed to the Assembly Members to endorse the nominee with a “one-touch” confirmation, highlighting that unity and swift action are vital for grassroots development.
“We cannot afford delays. We cannot afford divisions,” she stressed.
Following her call, Hon. Hakeem Abdul Antwi received unanimous approval, successfully surpassing the required threshold for confirmation.
The event was attended by traditional authorities, the Member of Parliament for the area, heads of departments, the media, and other stakeholders.
The confirmation marks the beginning of Hon. Hakeem Abdul Antwi’s tenure, with high expectations for accelerated development and responsive governance in the Birim North District.
