Assembly Members of Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region has overwhelmingly endorsed the confirmation of Alhaji Umar Babs Kofi Bodinga to represent Prez Nana Addo in the Municipality as its new Municipal Chief Executive.
He was nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his list of the Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCE’s) positions in his second tenure of administration.
At a confirmation exercise, preceded by an election, out of 23 Assembly Members present who took part in the exercise, all voted in his favor representing 100% of the votes cast to prove his nomination unanimously.
In his acceptance speech the newly MCE elect, Alhaji Umar Bodinga extend his appreciation to Prez Akuffo Addo, for the opportunity given him and promised to work hard to lead the municipality for the betterment of the people.
That notwithstanding, he extend his gratitude to members of the August house, Traditional authorities, the Member of parliament of the area, Gifty Twum Ampofo and party executives in the region as well as the municipality for reposing their trust in him to serve the people.
He however called for cooperation from the Assembly members and the people to help build a strong foundation to transform the Assembly, since the task is a shared responsibility.
The former Eastern Regional 1st Vice Chairman of NPP thereafter assured to continue the good works of his predecessor, Mr. Owusu Twum Ampofo for the municipality.
Meanwhile, Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Mrs. Gifty Twum Ampofo advice Mr. Bodinga to be mindful of his words before he speaks since he has now become a leader before a whole Municipal
To conclude with, she observe to team up with him to make Abuakwa North a developmental area.
Speaking with Kingdom News, the eastern regional secretary of NPP, Mr. Jeff Konadu Addo commended the hon assembly members for voting yes to confirmed Alhaji Bodinga as the MCE for the municipality to make prez proud.
He asked the people of Abuakwa North to work with Mr. Bodinga in peace to help developed the area together.
Mr. Jeff Konadu also pleaded with the NPP members not to put pressure on him but rather allow him to freely do his work.
The attendees were ERM, Mr. Seth Acheampong Acheampong, ANMA Coordinating Director, Mrs. Ruth Woode, NDC Abuakwa North Constituency Chairman, Mr. Kofi Siaw, Nanaanom and among others.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnews.
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