In a decisive move to bolster local governance structures across the country, President John Dramani Mahama has released a fresh batch of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) nominees, with the spotlight on Kumasi as Richard Ofori Boadi popularly called King Zuba is nominated to lead the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) as Mayor.
The nominations, announced by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on Friday, April 4, 2025, are subject to approval by their respective district assemblies.
This latest release marks the second phase of nominations, following an earlier list published the previous week.
The appointments cut across several regions including Bono East, Bono, Upper West, Western, Central, Upper East, Northern, and Ashanti Regions.
In a statement accompanying the announcement, the Ministry said: “The President, in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), has nominated individuals to serve as Chief Executives for various Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.”
The Ministry further noted that the nominations are aimed at “strengthening local governance and ensuring effective administrative leadership across the country.”
Among the high-profile nominations, Richard Ofori Boadi’s appointment as MCE for the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has generated significant interest.
Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city and the capital of the Ashanti Region, has been without a substantive Mayor for months following the exit of the former MCE, Sam Pyne.
Ofori Boadi’s nomination is widely seen as a strategic decision by the John Mahama administration to restore dynamic leadership to the metropolis, especially ahead of the 2026 general elections.
“His appointment reflects government’s commitment to revitalizing Kumasi’s development agenda and positioning the city as a hub of innovation, commerce and responsive governance,” the statement from the Ministry emphasized.
The role of MMDCEs is critical in Ghana’s decentralized governance framework.
They serve as the administrative and political heads of their respective areas, tasked with overseeing development, coordinating public services, and engaging with local stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery. With new appointments across eight key regions, the Mahama-led government appears focused on rejuvenating grassroots administration.
This new batch of nominees will assume office only after securing the mandatory two-thirds approval from their respective assemblies—a constitutional check that ensures local participation and legitimacy.
Below is the full list:
