Twelve NDC members vie for Ada West DCE position

Twelve members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from the Sege Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, including constituency executives, have officially expressed interest in the position of District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Ada West District.

In a statement issued by the constituency communication team, coordinated by Communications Officer Freeman Narh Ejoeji, it was confirmed that all twelve aspirants have successfully submitted their applications and are now awaiting the president's final nomination.

“Fellow Akantamasonians, as the president prepares to select Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country, I wish to inform all party members that 12 individuals have filed nominations for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE),” the statement noted.

The aspirants include M.J.J.J Mills-Nkrumah, Ernest Dugbanor Klugblenu, Jacob Atterh Agbedam, Amuyao David Narh, Samuel Darkeh Boafo, Jonas Tetteh Adabah, Sebbie Abigail Amarkie, Joseph Tetteh Sottie, Enoch Teye Sewornu, John Vastin Djabaku Akplehey, Enoch Lomo Damateye, and Emmanuel Katey.

Freeman Narh Ejoeji urged party supporters to remain calm and assured them that the president would select a candidate based on merit, district needs, and community interests. He also called on assembly members of the Ada West District to affirm the president's eventual nominee and urged everyone to work together for the district’s progress.

Speaking on the strong interest shown in the DCE position, Anthony Yao Klokpa, who served as the Ada West DCE from 2012 to 2015 under the NDC, attributed the aspirants’ motivations to various personal and professional reasons.

Klokpa explained that some believe they have contributed significantly to the party’s success, while others view the position as a lucrative opportunity for financial stability. There are also those who see the role as a platform to drive development in the district. He noted that the DCE position is open to all Ghanaians and not limited to residents of a particular constituency.

He outlined key factors that should guide the president’s final nomination, including loyalty to the party, contributions and active participation in constituency activities, educational qualifications, knowledge of local governance, and years of service to the party.

Klokpa further clarified the critical role of DCEs, describing them as administrative representatives of the president at the district level. He emphasized that DCEs act as liaisons between residents and the presidency, implementing central government policies and overseeing infrastructure projects to promote development within their districts.