President Akufo-Addo has relieved Daniel Noble Awumey of his duties as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Hohoe Municipal Assembly, according to official correspondence dated Monday, March 25, 2024.

The termination, conveyed in a letter signed by O.B Amoah, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development, cited constitutional and legislative provisions as the basis for this decision.

Specifically referencing Article 243 (3) (b) of the Constitution and Section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Governance Act 2016 (Act 936), the letter outlined the grounds for Awuley's dismissal.

Additionally, the letter instructed Awumey to transfer his responsibilities to the Regional Minister, who will oversee the Municipal Assembly until a new Municipal Chief Executive is appointed.

Concurrently, President Akufo-Addo has appointed Francis Fiakpui as Awumey's successor in the vacant position.

"…His Excellency the President of the Republic has revoked your appointment as Municipal Chief Executive for Hohoe Municipal Assembly.

"Consequently, you are to hand over your duties to the Hon. Regional Minister who will exercise oversight responsibility of the Municipal Assembly until the confirmation of a new Municipal Chief Executive," portions of the letter dated March 25, 2024, read.

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