The North Gonja District Assembly in the Savannah Region has unanimously endorsed Abdulai Nashiru as the new District Chief Executive.
During a confirmation session held on Monday April 14, all 22 Assembly members, including government appointees, voted in favor of Nashiru, granting him a 100 percent approval rate.
The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, highlighted the developmental challenges facing the North Gonja District, emphasising the urgent need for attention and progress.
In his remarks, Abdulai Nashiru pledged to collaborate closely with the Regional Security Council to address all conflict-related issues within the district.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Daboya-Mankarigu, Mahama Shaibu announced that this would be the last time Assembly members vote to approve Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).
He revealed that the process of electing MMDCEs by the general public is currently with the Parliamentary Constitutional Committee and assured that it would soon be passed into law.
