All assembly members supported the President's choice for the Berekum East Municipal Chief Executive. Hajia Fatimatu Abubakar won every vote during elections run by the Electoral Commission in the Bono Region. Prince Adade became the Presiding Member after his opponent, Bright Yamoah, stepped away from the race. The assembly selected these leaders through proper voting procedures at their meeting.
The election faced a brief problem when the local Member of Parliament argued with the NDC Constituency Chairman about certain government appointees. Some party members claimed these appointees did not truly belong to the NDC. Police quickly settled the disagreement before it affected the voting process. Everyone calmed down after their intervention.
When she spoke after winning, Hajia Abubakar thanked President Mahama for nominating her. She also expressed appreciation to assembly members who approved her appointment. She promised she would cooperate with assembly members for community development and work closely with traditional authorities. Her plans focus on making improvements throughout the municipality.
The election faced a brief problem when the local Member of Parliament argued with the NDC Constituency Chairman about certain government appointees. Some party members claimed these appointees did not truly belong to the NDC. Police quickly settled the disagreement before it affected the voting process. Everyone calmed down after their intervention.
When she spoke after winning, Hajia Abubakar thanked President Mahama for nominating her. She also expressed appreciation to assembly members who approved her appointment. She promised she would cooperate with assembly members for community development and work closely with traditional authorities. Her plans focus on making improvements throughout the municipality.
