ASAMOAH CONFIRMED MCE FOR NEW JUABEN (PAGE 13)

MR Alex Asamoah, a development consultant who occupied the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for New Juaben for only four months (October 2000-January 2001) when the National Democratic Congress (NDC relinquished power to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is now the new political head of the municipality.
Mr Asamoah whose nomination by President John Evans Atta Mills sparked protests from some members of the NDC in the municipality, surprisingly got the nod when all the 66 assembly members present voted for him on Monday.
Mr Asamoah who until his nomination was referred to as an ‘injury time MCE’, pledged with the membership of the NDC as well as the people of New Juaben to unite in order to accelerate its development to the status of a metropolis.
“Let us forget about the past, unite and forge ahead to raise the status of the municipality to that of a metropolis,” Mr Asamoah told the gathering which included business tycoons in the area as well as traditional rulers such as Nana Kodua Kese, Chief of Oyoko who is also the Adontenhene of New Juaben.
According to the new MCE, New Juaben deserved to be given the status of a metropolis so he would work assiduously to provide the necessary infrastructure and called on the assembly members to support him.
The Regional Minister, Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, had in an earlier speech called on the assembly to vote for Mr Asamoah who he described as a technocrat, capable of administering the area to improve the lot of the people.
“Mr Asamoah who has already tasted the office of an MCE has all the capabilities to transform the area and you should all support him to carry the day and improve the infrastructure of the area,” Mr Ofosu Ampofo pleaded with the assembly.
Earlier in the day, there was jubilation on the premises of the Lower Manya Krobo District Assembly, office at Odumase-Krobo, the district capital, when a 31-year- old chemistry tutor of the Adisadel College, Cape Coast, Mr Tetteh Agbo, was confirmed as District Chief Executive (DCE) for Lower Manya.
He secured 21 out of the 30 votes when the assembly members decided his fate in a ballot at Odumase Krobo.
Mr Agbo who, was hailed by the assembly members as a ‘young father’ of the district, in his acceptance speech also called for unity and support to enable him to administer the area.
Mr Ofosu Ampofo advised the young DCE not to be swollen headed with his new position but to be humble, firm and bold in taking decisions that would improve the lot of the people.
The regional minister also appealed to the people, especially the assembly members and traditional rulers to guide the new DCE when necessary.