The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has expressed concern regarding the ongoing rejection of nominees for Metro­politan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across different assemblies.

She indicated that such rejections could severely impact the development of the affected assemblies, as the lack of MD­CEs would result in the stagnation of development proj­ects, consequently delaying community advancement and obstructing the overall growth and progress of the nation.

Mrs Ocloo there­fore called on assem­bly members and government appointees to collabo­rate effectively with the MMDCEs to ensure the confirmation process was smooth and successful.

Addressing journalists on Thursday at Ada in Accra, after the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) nominee for Ada East, Mr Ken­neth Kabu Kanor failed to secure the two thirds majority during his confirmation, she said there was the need for better collaboration between nominees and assembly members to ensure a successful result.

Mr Kanor secured 21 votes out of the total of 35 cast.

In contrast, the environment and outcomes in the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Kpone Kat­amanso Municipal Assembly, and Tema West Municipal Assembly were characterised by cooperation and productivity, as noted by the minister.

The Nominee for Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Mr Freeman Tsekpo was confirmed and sworn in by the minister after securing 100 per cent yes votes from the 26 assembly members, made up of 18 elected and eight government appointees.

Similarly, the nominee for Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, Mr Samuel Tetteh Kwarshie Morton was also confirmed and sworn in after successfully obtaining 26 votes out of the total 27 votes cast by the assembly members.

Also, Mr Ludwig Teye Totimeh, the nominee for Tema West Mu­nicipal Assembly was confirmed and sworn into office by the minister after obtaining a 100 per cent vote, unanimously confirmed, with all 16 assembly members.

She urged assembly members to work closely with the MCEs to en­sure the effective implementation of development initiatives in their electoral areas.

The Policy Adviser for Political Affairs at the Office of the Vice President Dr Samuel Ofosu Am­pofo, who was present at the confirmation of the Tema West MCE, assured the assembly and indigenes that they would not be left out of government’s development initiatives.

He reaffirmed government’s commitment to equitable development across all districts, assuring the assembly that Tema West would enjoy its fair share of the “national cake.”

The sworn-in MCEs ex­pressed their appreciation to President John Dramani Maha­ma for their nominations, and to assembly members for the overwhelming support.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Tsekpo, said Ashaiman was a vibrant and dynamic munici­pality and home to industrious people who contribute im­mensely to the socio-economic growth of Ghana.