Mr Mahamud Forkah, the President’s nominee for the Sissala West District Chief Executive position, has successfully been confirmed today, 28th February 2024 with 23 votes in favour and 8 votes against. He will be succeeding Hon. Ayishe Batong-hor, who was relieved of her position earlier this month According to Reports from Sissala Radio.BackgroundOn the 29th of February 2024,Majority of Assembly Members voted No in the Process of Endorsing Mohammed Forkor as DCE after he was Nominated by President Akufo-Addo in the First Week of February.Voting Was held today 20th February 2024 and in the Process Mohammed Forkor who is currently the Party’s Organizer Polled the following Results According to Radford FM:DCE confirmation For Sissala West18 Yes Votes for Mohammed Forkor, 13 No Against Him.1 Rejected VoteHe has another chance in the Next 10 Days Per Constitutional Provisions of the Local Government Act Established in 1993. He Needed at least 2/3 of the House Behind Him to sail through.Reports from Gwollu are that the atmosphere around the voting area is tensed with high security According to Radford FM.Mr. Mohammed Forkor will Over from Madam Aisha Batong-Hor After he has been confirmed today, 28th February 2024.

Source: Upper West Media App