After an unsuccessful attempt in 2019 to amend Articles 55(3) and 243 of the Constitution to strengthen local governance in Ghana, there seems to be bi-partisan support for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) because the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in its 2020 manifesto re-affirmed its commitment to electing MMDCEs on partisan lines, while the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2020 manifesto similarly committed the party to the idea of elected MMDCEs.
The year 2022 marks 34 years since the local government system was introduced in Ghana and 30 years since the 1992 Constitution was promulgated. After at least three decades of practicing the local government system and seeing the significant challenges the country still faces in delivering development to the doorstep of citizens, it is imperative we strengthen our resolve and commitment to reflect and redesign the current system to achieve better results. For millions of Ghanaian youth, this need for reengineering is essential to guarantee a prosperous and meaningful future.
The CSO Coalition on Local Government Reforms, with a membership of 29 CSOs and eight (8) individuals, is seeking to reset the agenda for the election of MMDCEs. It also aims to advocate for reforms to be undertaken by the State to address the challenges that have inhibited local governance from thriving to serve the needs of citizens and held back democratic consolidation.
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