January 12th, 2021 at 06:14 pm
STATEMENT
I am directed by H. E. the President to inform all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCES) who were at post immediately before the inauguration ceremony on Thursday 7 January, 2021 to remain at post until further notice.
This directive is in accordance with Article 243 (3) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana.
You are to take note of the provision of section 14 (5) of the Presidential (Transition) Act (2012) which states that you shall not make a decision involving a policy issue”. Also, you are to act in accordance with letter No. SCR/DA555/555/01 dated 21 December, 2020 which gives directives on financial commitments, recruitments among others. (Copy attached for ease of reference)
We count on your cooperation.
Warm regards.
SIGNED
HON. AKOSUA FREMA OSEI-OPARE
CHIEF OF STAFF