President John Dramani Mahama’s nominee for the vacant West Mamprusi District Chief Executive position, Alhaji Alidu Iddrisu Zakariah was on Wednesday rejected by the Assembly Members.
As a former Member of Parliament for the Walewale constituency in the Northern Region for two consecutive terms, only 11 Assembly Members sympathized with him whereas 30 assembly members disapproved of his nomination.
Not even the Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna’s speech ahead of the confirmation exercise inspired the Assembly Members to approve the DCE nominee.
[contextly_sidebar id=”8dff0alzHupZwrkcC22DtM1kY8apH74J”]Eyewitness at the event said there was heavy security presence at the premises of the district assembly complex.
They also revealed that the Upper East Regional Minister, James Zugah Tiigah and the Member of Parliament for Savelugu Constituency, Hajia Mary Boforo all failed in their attempt to convince the Assembly Members to confirm Alhaji Alidu Iddrisu Zakariah.
One of the Assembly Members on grounds of anonymity told Citi News that about 10 District Chief Executives in the Northern Region abandoned their duties and stormed the West Mamprusi District Assembly in solidarity.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), Walewale constituency Secretary, Simon Ali described the outcome as “Unprecedented” in the area’s political history.
According to him, the assembly members’ action meant residents there were tired of government’s failed promises.
He cited the construction of the Walewale-Nalerigu road as one of the NDC’s unfulfilled campaign promises.
One of the Walewale constituency NDC executives (name withheld) said the outcome was a clear indication of deep cracks in the party’s top hierarchy.
He said there was a disconnect between the party grassroot supporters and the leadership.
The West Mamprusi DCE position became vacant following the sacking of the former DCE, Adams Yussif Banabilsira.
Walewale is the district capital and hometown of three times running mate of the opposition NPP, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia.
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By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah/citifmonline.com/Ghana