President Akufo-Addo has suspended the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis, Abdul-Mumin Issah, who has been granted a Ghc100, 000 bail with 3 sureties after he was charged for dangerous driving and assaulting Police Officer.
The court presided over by His Honour Micheal Ampadu has adjourned the case to Thursday, 17th of March 2022.
However, a letter signed by the Minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Daniel kwaku Botwe said that the MCE has been suspended from office with immediate effect pending an inquiry into his encounter with the Police on February 3, 2022.
“Without prejudice to the matter now before court, the government takes a very dim view of the comments made by the Metropolitan Chief Executive during his exchanges with the Police,” he indicated.
The Sector Minister further explained that the comments from Abdul Mumin Issah are contrary to the beliefs of the government.
Attached is the letter from the Minister
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Isaac Dzidzoamenu
