On Thursday, 17th April 2025, the Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. Charity Gardiner, presided over a solemn and well-attended swearing-in ceremony for six newly appointed Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) within the region. The ceremony took place at the Zeniel Oasis premises in Goaso, the regional capital.
Among the MMDCEs sworn into office was Hon. Hafiz Dawuda, who was officially inducted as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Asutifi North District Assembly.
The swearing-in ceremony was organized to officially usher the newly nominated and confirmed MMDCEs into office, thereby empowering them to assume full administrative and political responsibilities in their respective assemblies. It also served as a platform for the Regional Minister to outline the expectations of government and encourage collaborative efforts for regional development.
In her keynote speech, Hon. Charity Gardner congratulated the newly appointed MMDCEs and urged them to embrace their duties with humility, dedication, and transparency. She emphasized the importance of teamwork, community engagement, and the need to address local development challenges proactively. She also reminded them of the government’s priorities, including infrastructure development, youth empowerment, healthcare delivery, and education.
The oaths of office, allegiance, and secrecy were administered by a representative from the Judicial Service. Each MMDCE solemnly pledged to uphold the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and serve their communities with integrity and diligence.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Hafiz Dawuda expressed gratitude to the President and the people of their respective districts for the confidence reposed in them. He assured the gathering of their commitment to development, transparency, and participatory governance. He also pledged to strengthen relationships with traditional authorities, technocrats, and all stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
The swearing-in ceremony was successfully conducted in a peaceful and dignified atmosphere. It marked the beginning of a new chapter of leadership for the six districts represented. With renewed mandates, the MMDCEs are now expected to spearhead development initiatives and work closely with their communities to achieve the government’s vision at the local level.
PREPARED BY
KWASI OPOKU-GYAN
M.I.S OFFICER
ASUTIFI NORTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY