The Democratic Concerned Youths of Tema West have petitioned the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the exclusion of Romeo Elikplim Akahoho from the shortlist of nominees for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
In a letter addressed to the party’s headquarters, the group expressed disappointment that Akahoho, a seasoned local governance expert and former Presiding Member of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, was not included in the final list.
They highlighted his extensive experience, strong working relationship with Tema West MP James Enu, and his contributions to the NDC’s victory in the 2024 elections.
The petitioners argued that for the sake of district balance, the MCE position should go to the Adjei-Kojo electoral area, a known NDC stronghold that played a key role in securing over 5,600 votes that contributed to the party’s historic win in Tema West.
They also outlined Akahoho’s past roles, including serving as Assembly Member for both Klagon and Adjei-Kojo, Chairman of the Tema West Sub-Metropolitan Assembly, and Executive Secretary of the Chamber for Local Governance.
The group credited him with leading efforts to reverse the collection of property rates back to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
They urged the NDC’s national vetting committee to reconsider its shortlist, warning that failure to do so could force them to “advise themselves” in future elections.
Read the full petition below:
26th February 2025
THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN,
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS- HEADQUARTERS,
ADAMA AVE,
ACCRA – GHANA.
Dear Sir,
MCE NOMINEES SHORT – LISTED PETITION :
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We, (the Democratic Concerned Youths of Tema West) are writing to express our concern regarding the three (3) short – listed Municipal Chief Executive nominees for Tema West without including the very dedicated Local Governance expert, a three term Assembly Member and two term Presiding Member, Hon. Romeo Elikplim Akahoho.
Notwithstanding his excellent relationship with our Tema West MP – Hon. Lawyer James Enu and the level of competency, experience, and leadership skills he has exhibited at all his endeavours, we believe Hon. Romeo Elikplim Akahoho deserves to
be among the nominees short-listed for the national vetting.
As far as district balance is concerned, we believe the Municipal Chief Executive must come from Adjei – Kojo electoral area, which is recognised as the stronghold of NDC Tema West.
This is because statistics have shown that, out of the eleven (11) electoral areas in the Tema West Constituency, his electoral area (Adjei – Kojo) alone successfully helped the NDC Tema West to garnered 5,600 plus votes difference in the 2024 general elections.
