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President Mahama faces selection headache as piles of CVs flood his office

Although President John Dramani Mahama is only a week into his tenure, he is already facing the daunting task of sifting through an overwhelming number of CVs and applications as he sets about forming his government for the next four years.

The challenge may be even greater than anticipated, as Mahama works to fulfill his campaign promise of appointing 60 ministers while also addressing the high demand for the 261 available positions for metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives (MMDCEs).

In the Volta Region alone, a staggering 279 individuals had applied for just 18 MMDCE positions by the close of business last Monday, according to reliable sources. The applications, reportedly submitted to the Volta Regional Executive of the NDC under Chairman Mawutor Agbavitor, include various numbers for each district. For example, there were eight applicants for the Adaklu DCE post, 17 for Afadjato South, and 27 for Central Tongu. Other districts also saw significant interest, with 40 applicants vying for the North Tongu DCE post and 22 for the Ho Central MCE position.

Mr. Agbavitor had previously reassured the Volta Region’s residents that President Mahama would consider qualified candidates from the region for government appointments. “I am aware of concerns from the Volta people, including chiefs and NDC members, regarding fears of the region not receiving its fair share of appointments,” he said in a statement. “Let me make it clear that Volta Region will definitely be represented in the new NDC administration.”

Agbavitor emphasized that President Mahama recognizes the region’s unwavering support, noting that Volta was the only region to secure over 90 percent of the vote for the NDC, sweeping all 18 parliamentary seats, including Hohoe.

The intense competition for these positions follows closely on the heels of Mahama’s decision to revoke the appointments of the 261 MMDCEs who served under the previous government, shortly after his inauguration on January 7, 2025. This rush to secure positions reflects broader efforts across various regions, sectors, and state institutions, with many vying for top management roles such as CEOs, MDs, and commissioners.

President Mahama recently disclosed the massive influx of CVs his office has been receiving as individuals seek to fill various state-appointed roles. He has warned that many applicants will be disappointed due to the sheer volume of submissions. In addition to the thousands of CVs submitted to both his office and the party, local chiefs, groups, and influential figures are actively lobbying to ensure that their preferred candidates are considered for the 60 ministerial positions he has promised.

For example, the Nzema Youth Parliament has called on Mahama to appoint a local resident as the new CEO of the Ghana National Gas Company, while the youth of Akatsi North are urging that their Member of Parliament, Peter Nortsu Kotoe, be appointed Minister of Education. Last week, six paramount chiefs and traditional council presidents from the Ave area in Akatsi North appealed to Mahama to consider Kotoe for a ministerial role, citing his eight years of service as an MP and his contributions to expanding educational infrastructure in the constituency.

This article was sourced from Graphiconline.com and is republished by MyABCLive.com.

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