New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Nana Akufo Addo has reiterated his commitment to ensure the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives if elected President after the November polls.<\/p>\n
Nana Addo said it\u2019s about time MMDCEs become accountable to the people hence must be elected by Ghanaians.<\/p>\n
Addressing a business forum in the UK, Nana Addo explained that the phase of local governance must change in the country.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”1DAfWTMC7xTA8KJGDMlWJRj1FdzSr6fv”]\u201cThe time has come to bring accountability to local government through competitive politics. Election of DCEs at the local level can no longer be delayed. This is going to give a great boost to local initiatives and local self-reliance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nana also used the opportunity to highlight the NPPs vision for Ghana.<\/p>\n
On corruption, Nana Addo said he would appoint \u201can Independent Special Prosecutor with a legislative mandate to deal with corruption, who will be appointed and empowered to tackle corruption.\u201d<\/p>\n
Critics have insisted that MMDCEs must be elected to make them accountable to the people.<\/p>\n
Currently the president nominates a candidate who would have to secure the approval of two thirds of assembly members to be confirmed.<\/p>\n