Aggrieved NDC supporters in Effutu demonstrating against the nomination of Rev Atta Mensah as MCE
Some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Winneba, Central Region, have staged a protest against the nomination of Reverend Atta Mensah as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Effutu.
In a video circulating widely on social media, the aggrieved party supporters, clad in red attire and holding placards, are seen gathered at the NDC party office, chanting slogans such as “No Abraham, No MCE.”
The demonstrators insist that their preferred candidate, Abraham, should have been nominated instead.
Their protest follows the announcement by President John Dramani Mahama of two new MCE nominees for the Central Region.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Reverend Atta Mensah was named as the nominee for Effutu, while Gariba Adam was nominated for Assin Central.
The nominations were made in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended.
The statement, signed by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, clarified that the appointments are subject to approval by the respective Assemblies, in line with procedures governing local governance in Ghana.
Watch the video below:
HAPPENING NOW: “No Abraham, No MCE” – Several NDC members in Winneba have massed up at the party office to protest the nomination of Rev. Atta Mensah as MCE for Effutu.#CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/A3YvkFhwUo
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