President Akufo-Addo has nominated Benjamin Kessie as the new Municipal Chief Executive of the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Assembly in the Western Region.
The new Municipal Chief Executive nomination comes less than 24 hours after the dismissal of Gilbert Ken Asmah who occupied the position since 2018.
A statement signed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama, and copied to the media, called on the Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, to liaise with the Regional Electoral Commission to conduct the confirmation process of the new Municipal Chief Executive nominee.
All you need to know about Benjamin Kessie, the new Municipal Chief Executive
Benjamin Kessie obtained his Master’s Degree in Governance and Sustainable Development from the University of Cape Coast; and a Bachelor of Education Degree from the same University in 2001.
He also acquired a Certificate in Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2009, and a Certificate in Safety and Management from the University of Mines and Technology in 2008.
Benjamin Kessie , as part of his work experience, was an Administrative Manager at the Medeama Sporting Club, Public and Corporate Affairs Manager at Mospacka Group of Companies, Area Manager of PSI on Oil Palm, Ayiem.
He was also a Circuit Facilitator of Community School Alliances at the USAID, and for three times served as the New Patriotic Party Constituency Secretary for Tarkwa-Nsuaem.
Benjamin Kessie also tutored Economics at the Twifo Praso Senior High School, Management in Breman Asikuma Secondary School, and served as a teacher during his National Service period at the Buabin Catholic Primary.
