The new Municipal Chief Executive, MCE nominated by President Akufo-Addo nominee, to replace the recently sacked Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Tarkwa-Nsuaem has been rejected by the Assembly.
The nominee for Tarkwa-Nsuaem , Benjamin Kesse, only managed to secure 22 YES votes from the 42 assembly members who voted.
Benjamin Kesse was expected to secure at least 28 YES votes to meet the two-thirds majority required for him to be confirmed as the new MCE for the Municipal Assembly.
His nomination comes after the President dismissed the former MCE, Gilbert Kennedy Asmah, last week without giving any explanation.
Members of the assembly are expected to converge after 10 days for the second round of the voting process to confirm or reject the MCE nominee.
All you need to know about Benjamin Kessie, the new MCE
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.
