Tempane DCE Nominee Rejected
The Upper East Regional Minister, Honourable Stephen Yakubu at the various Assemblies has called on residents to rally behind the MMDCE's in order to accelerate the growth of the Region.
Joana Somiah 
Honourable Paul Abugri Azumah, President Akufo Addo's Municipal Chief Executive Nominee for the Tempane District of the Upper East Region has been rejected by Members of the Assembly.
At the end of polls late yesterday Monday 4th September 2021, Hon Paul out of twenty-five (25) total votes got 11 yes, 13 No and 1 spoiled ballot.
The Upper East Region began the confirmation of the President's nominees on September 30, 2021, the first Assembly to pave the way was the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly, where 33 Members voted “YES” to confirm Honourable Rex Asanga as the MCE.
A total number of 22 Assembly Members at the Bolgatanga East District also exhibited the same spirit of goodwill by giving Hon David Akologo Amoah 100 per cent endorsement.
Similarly, the Assembly Members at the Kassena Nankana Municipality did not disappoint as they also confirmed Honourable Joseph Adongo with 97.87 per cent votes.
Honourable Vida Akantagriwen Anaab, the nominee for the Builsa North Municipal Assembly received overwhelming endorsement by the 42 Honourable Assembly Members who were present to exercise their franchise, to enable her to continue the development agenda of the Assembly.
The Hon Daniel Kwame Gariba, the incumbent DCE for the Builsa South District, who was re-nominated by President Akufo-Addo to serve a second term, polled 19 votes out of the 28 valid votes cast.
There is a high expectation that on Monday, October 4, 2021, the good people of Tempane and Garu Districts would demonstrate the same goodwill spirit to enhance the speedy development of their respective areas.
The Upper East Regional Minister, Hon Stephen Yakubu at the various Assemblies called on residents to rally behind the MMDCE's in order to accelerate the growth of the Region.
Ibrahim Nurudeen
