Assembly members of Nkwanta South Municipality have in a unanimous decision acclaimed the President’s MCE nominee, Joseph Awal Abubakari Antwi today Thursday April 10, 2025 at the Municipal Assembly hall in Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti region.
The Assembly members eligible to cast their ballots were 44 but 43 assembly members were present to cast their ballot whilst the entire votes were cast in favour of the new MCE as the election was conducted in a free and fair atmosphere through a secret balloting under the supervision of the Municipal Electoral officer.Read More
In his solidarity message, the Oti Regional Minister, Hon. John Kwadwo Gyapong whipped the Assembly members to rally behind the nominee by giving him a unanimous endorsement.
He bemoaned how some members of the party made a press conference threatening the party hierarchy for lack of appointment in their tribe, and urged the aggrieved party supporters to exercise patience as government will soon shine on them.
He called on the leaders of Ntroubo to call the organisers of the press conference to order and failure to, will mean that his outfit have be ejected from the Ntroubo tribe of the Nkwanta south.
Mr Gyapong underscored the need for the people of the Nkwanta south municipality to embrace unity of purpose to bring peace and security in order for sustainable socio-economic growth.
The Minister encouraged the assembly members to vote massively to acclaim the president’s nominee to propel development in the area.
On his part, the Member of Parliament (MP), Hon Geoffrey Kini, thanked the president for his goodwill of nominating a candidate with the interest to articulate the mission and the vision of the government.
He indicated that the role of a leader is important and cannot be estimated hence it is eminent for the people of Nkwanta South Municipality to have a leader.
He described the nominee, Joseph Antwi, as humble, respectful, committed, and a servant leader and his experience will enable him discharge his duties diligently and called on the members to take queue from other Assemblies acclaim the nominee.
Presiding Member for Nkwanta South, Hon Edward Yilengne, urged the Assembly members to make a decision that will have a positive impact on the Nkwanta south municipality.
He indicated that the members of the municipality have an emblem of unity and are poised to make decision that reflects the interest of their various communities in the electoral areas.
Prior to the confirmation, some 13 government appointee assembly members were sworn into office to augment the elected members to facilitate the confirmation of the MCE nominee.
In his acceptance remarks, the new MCE, commended the President John Dramani Mahama for entrusting in him the confidence and promised to align with the reset agenda of government.
He pledged to uphold a zero tolerance for crime but promote peace and development to ensure sustainable growth rate in the Municipality.
Mr Antwi indicated that peace does not mean the absence of war but justice and accountability. He said the was the need for collaboration between institutions to champion sustainable agriculture and agroprocessing to create jobs.
He called for innovative solutions to inspire partnerships to bring development to the forefront of the municipality and government at large.
The new MCE served the party in various capacities such as the Nkwanta south constituency Communications officer and the director of elections for the party earning him the opportunity to be nominated into his current position.
Present at the confirmation event were the regional minister, Hon. John Kwadwo Gyapong, regional and constituency executives of the party, Nkwanta South Member of Parliament, Hon. Geoffrey Kini, Chief Director of ORCC, Rev Harry Nii Kwatei Owoo and ORCC entourage, traditional leaders and the staff of the Nkwanta south Municipal Assembly as well as some party faithful’s.
