The President’s nominee, Archibald Cobbina, has been officially confirmed as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly.
In an election held on July 13, Mr. Cobbina received overwhelming support from the assembly members, with all 16 members present voting in favor of his appointment.
The municipal assembly consists of 17 members, with one member absent during the election.
Supervised by George Kwame Amoah, the Greater Accra Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, the election results were confirmed and Mr. Cobbina was declared as the new MCE.
He succeeds Alhaji Mohammed Ababio Quaye, who resigned due to health reasons. Mr. Cobbina, formerly the Greater Accra Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), now assumes his new role.
During a ceremony to officially welcome Mr. Cobbina to office, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, led him in taking the oath of allegiance, office, and secrecy.
Minister Quartey urged the new MCE to uphold respect for opinion leaders, faith-based groups, formal sectors, and all stakeholders in the performance of his duties, emphasizing the sensitivity of the constituency.
He expressed his confidence in Mr. Cobbina’s abilities and pledged to work closely with him to elevate the municipal assembly to greater heights.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Cobbina expressed gratitude for his confirmation, considering it a testament to the belief that the chiefs and people of the municipality have in his capabilities.