President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Hon. Dagba Daniel for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Akatsi South Municipality.
The nomination, made in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) (as amended), is subject to approval by the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly.
Dagba Daniel, a seasoned financial and education expert, has an extensive background in governance, having served as the Constituency Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Akatsi South since 2010. He has also held key roles in local government, including serving on finance and development planning committees within the Akatsi South District Assembly.
Beyond politics, Dagba has had a distinguished career in education, serving as the Head of the Business Department at Akatsi Senior High Technical School, where he has been instrumental in teaching and coordinating financial accounting programs. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and a Bachelor of Science in Administration (Accounting) from the University of Ghana.
His nomination comes as part of a broader set of appointments made by President Mahama for District Chief Executives (DCEs) across eight regions, including Volta, Oti, Ashanti, Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Savannah, and North East. These appointments, which are pending approval by their respective assemblies, form part of the governmentโs efforts to strengthen local governance and development.
If confirmed, Dagba is expected to bring his expertise in financial management, public administration, and governance to drive socio-economic progress in Akatsi South.
