President Mahama nominates two for DCE positions in Northern Region

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two individuals for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE) in the Northern Region, pending approval by their respective district assemblies.

This was announced in an official statement released on Thursday, June 12, 2025, and signed by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim.

The appointments are under Article 243 of the 1992 Constitution and the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 940).

The nominees are:

Mary Tagba – Tatale Sanguli District Assembly

Haruna Abudu Karim – Kpandai District Assembly