Ejisu Assembly Members Give MCE One-Week Deadline to Step Down Amid Leadership Dispute
Some Assembly Members of the Ejisu Municipal Assembly have given Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Jerryne Asante a one-week ultimatum to resign, citing concerns about her leadership and the administration of the assembly.
The demand follows growing tensions within the assembly over governance and decision-making. The Assembly Members argue that a change in leadership would help restore cooperation and improve the assembly’s operations.
According to statements attributed to the Assembly Members, they have raised concerns about the MCE’s style of leadership and her working relationship with members of the assembly. They say these issues have affected the assembly’s ability to carry out its responsibilities effectively.
The members have warned that they will consider additional lawful and administrative steps if the MCE does not respond to their demand within the specified period.
As of the latest reports, Jerryne Asante has not publicly announced her resignation or responded in detail to the ultimatum. There is also no indication that any legal process has begun to remove her from office.
The latest development follows earlier disagreements within the Ejisu Municipal Assembly. Previous meetings reportedly experienced disruptions, reflecting divisions among some assembly members and other stakeholders.
Under Ghana’s local government framework, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives serve under procedures established by law. Any decision regarding an MCE’s tenure must follow the constitutional and statutory processes governing local administration.
Governance experts note that disagreements within local assemblies can affect policy implementation and service delivery if they remain unresolved. They encourage dialogue and adherence to established legal procedures to address disputes while maintaining effective local governance.
The situation has attracted public attention because local assemblies play a central role in community development, infrastructure planning and the delivery of essential public services. Stable collaboration between assembly members and municipal executives is widely regarded as important for achieving those objectives.
Political observers say the coming days could prove significant as stakeholders seek a resolution. Whether through dialogue or formal administrative procedures, any outcome will need to comply with Ghana’s legal framework for local government.
For now, the matter remains an internal governance dispute within the Ejisu Municipal Assembly. Further developments are expected as the deadline set by the Assembly Members approaches.
