The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has initiated interviews for candidates seeking appointments as Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Ashanti Region, as part of its efforts to ensure effective leadership at the local governance level.

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The three-day exercise aims to assess the competencies and visions of aspirants for the leadership roles across the region's 43 metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies (MMDAs). The first day of interviews has been allocated to candidates from 11 MMDAs, with 88 applicants undergoing a thorough vetting process. By the end of the exercise, a total of 343 candidates will have presented themselves before the selection committee.

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Each applicant is expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of the socio-economic challenges within their respective areas and propose practical solutions to address issues like unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, sanitation, and access to quality education and healthcare.

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The NDC’s regional leadership has described the interview process as a critical measure to identify capable individuals who can effectively implement the party’s development agenda at the grassroots level. The selection committee emphasizes the importance of selecting visionary leaders committed to addressing local development challenges and driving progress within their communities.

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