President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Diana Ayamga as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bongo in the Upper East Region, pending approval by the assembly.
The nomination was made in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), and announced in a statement issued by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
Madam Ayamga’s appointment follows the death of the previous DCE, Joseph Abaa Akaseke, who passed away on February 23, 2026, after a brief illness.
The statement, signed by Minister Ahmed Ibrahim, noted that the nominations are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen local governance and clarified that the appointments will only take effect upon confirmation by the respective assemblies.
Appointed in April 2025, Mr. Akaseke received overwhelming support from Assembly Members during his confirmation, securing 52 out of 54 valid votes—a result widely seen as a strong endorsement of his vision and leadership.
He had pledged to promote inclusive and participatory governance aimed at ensuring Bongo received its fair share of national development support.
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