Mahama Nominates Two for DCE Positions in Northern Region

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

The nominees are Mary Tagba for the Tatale Sanguli District and Haruna Abudu Karim for the Kpandai District. Their appointments were announced in a statement released on Thursday, June 12, 2025, and signed by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim.

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

If confirmed, the two will be tasked with leading local development initiatives and representing government at the district level.