Govt to distribute first batch of 129 vehicles to MMDCEs in 12 regions

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has announced the distribution of the first batch of 129 vehicles to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

In a letter dated October 18, 2026, the Ministry directed MMDCEs from 12 regions to report with their drivers from Tuesday, October 20, to collect their assigned vehicles at the Ministry's premises.

The regions listed for the first phase are Upper East, Upper West, Northern, North East, Savannah, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, Volta, Oti and Western North, as well as nine selected districts in the Central Region.

According to the letter, the nine selected MMDCEs in the Central Region were to be contacted directly on Monday, October 19, 2026, regarding the collection arrangements.

The Ministry also requested regional ministers overseeing the selected metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to inform the affected MMDCEs within their jurisdictions and ensure the necessary arrangements were made.

For further information, the Ministry directed the affected officials to contact the Director of General Administration on 024-487-0726.

The letter was signed by Amin Abdul-Rahaman, Chief Director of the Ministry, on behalf of the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.