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Assembly representatives in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region have once again urged President John Dramani Mahama to remove Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Jerryne Asante. They have expressed their dissatisfaction, as the matter has been pending for over two months since a presidential committee was established to address their concerns.

During a meeting with the committee, chaired by Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene, they presented their grievances regarding Asante’s conduct but claimed no action had been taken. This delay has allowed Asante to continue disregarding established procedures, thus hindering the municipality’s development. In July, the assembly attempted to pass a vote of no confidence against Asante but was denied access to the assembly auditorium.

They accused her of misusing funds, ignoring assembly decisions, and lacking knowledge of local governance, negatively impacting Ejisu’s progress. George Kuntu Blankson, speaking on behalf of the assembly members, stated that all 28 elected representatives have resolved they cannot work with Asante. They had given a one-week ultimatum for the MCE to either resign or be replaced by the President.

The assembly members also accused Asante of collaborating with municipal officials to misuse the assembly’s resources, citing the case of the Municipal Head of Works, Richard Omari-Safo, who admitted to issuing a fake receipt to a resident applying for a building permit. They further alleged that Principal Accountant Dennis Owusu Danquah, described as an accomplice, had also been summoned before a committee to answer questions.

Asante is alleged to continue working closely with the two officials, despite the allegations. The assembly members, emphasizing their opposition to Asante is not personal but due to her leadership and its impact on the municipality, warned that if their demands are ignored, they will seek alternative actions.