Tano North MCE in hot water

Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from the Bomaa Branch have held a press conference demanding the immediate removal of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Pious Opoku.

The event, held on Tuesday, July 15, in front of the party office, focused on growing concerns over alleged nepotism in appointments within the municipal assembly.

According to the NDC members, the MCE has consistently appointed friends and family members to key positions, including the School Feeding Coordinator and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) Coordinator.

They claimed that competent and qualified local residents have been sidelined, creating widespread dissatisfaction within the community.

“Many of our leaders have been treated poorly, with some even forced to sleep in the bush due to the MCE’s actions,” a spokesperson for the Bomaa Branch said during the press briefing.

“We have worked hard for our community and believe we deserve better representation.”

The group is calling on President John Mahama and the Minister for Local Government to urgently intervene.

They have issued a two-week ultimatum to the government to address the matter, warning that failure to act will lead to a public demonstration.

“We are prepared to take our fight to the streets if necessary,” the spokesperson added. “This situation cannot continue, and we will not sit idly by while our community suffers.”