Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has criticised the recent protests by some residents and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Asante Mampong over an alleged nomination of Esther Dwomoh as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the area.
Speaking on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, during a meeting with leaders of major Christian religious institutions in Accra as part of broader consultations for the National Sanitation Day initiative, the minister questioned the rationale behind the demonstrations, noting that official announcements for many MMDCE positions had not even been made.
“I don’t see chaos as we are saying it. People are agitating… Thankfully, it is not from where the news announcement has been made.
“It is where people’s suspicion is being on suspense, and I could hear of only Manpong, Ashanti Region, we’ve not mentioned the MMDCEs from Ashanti Region. It’s only the Kumasi Mayor that has been mentioned. So, if you are in Asante Mampong, and you are demonstrating, what are you demonstrating for?” he questioned.
He added, “It’s like you’re going for exams and you know you couldn’t write and you are crying that the examiner will fail you… Wait till the examiner brings the results.”
He emphasized that the final decision on MMDCE appointments lies with the President, and that his own role in the process was already complete.
Instead of engaging in protests, he urged party supporters to commend President Mahama for quickly forming his cabinet and appointing MMDCEs across the country.
A viral video captured on April 10, 2025, and widely circulated online, shows angry NDC supporters vandalising the party’s office in the municipality, destroying property and setting office items ablaze in protest of Dwomoh’s alleged nomination.
In the video, the aggrieved supporters accuse the party leadership of sidelining their preferred candidates.
According to them, the local party executives had submitted three names for the President’s consideration, none of whom was selected.
They expressed anger over the alleged inclusion of Esther Dwomoh due to her ethnicity, accusing the party of favouritism.
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