The Kasena-Nankana Municipal Assembly has voted against President John Dramani Mahama’s chosen candidate for District Chief Executive. During the April 29, 2025, session, 72 percent of the 50 members attended. They voted to reject Faustina Akeyom Abulu’s nomination for DCE of the Municipality.
This indicates that she did not meet the necessary quota of votes as required by the constitution.
Madam Faustina Abulu currently serves as the women’s organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Navrongo Constituency. She is also one of President John Mahama’s two female nominees for DCE in the Upper East Region. However, she is the only nominee who has been rejected so far. This rejection occurred during the confirmation process that began earlier this month.
A DCE candidate must gain a two-thirds majority approval from assembly members. This requirement is outlined in the Local Government Act. However, there is still potential for her to succeed. The assembly must meet within 10 days. They need to hold another session to ratify her nomination.
There seems to be discontent among social media users in Navrongo regarding the assembly members’ voting behavior. The nominee has a dedicated group of supporters who strongly desire her victory and success. Nevertheless, she may need to collaborate more closely with the assembly members regarding voting.
Is she set to become the first woman to hold the position of DCE in Navrongo?
