Talensi NDC has No Problem with DCE Appointment -MP
—as he denied Youth Involvement in Office Destroyed by Fire
A devastating fire razed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Talensi, leaving the building in ashes. The incident occurred on a fateful night, with eyewitnesses reporting flames engulfing the roof, ceiling fans, windows, and doors.
The Cause of the Fire
Hon. Daniel Dung Mahama, the Member of Parliament for Talensi Constituency, has cautioned against speculations that a youth group within the NDC set the office ablaze in protest of Hon. John MiiLLim Naawomya’s appointment as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Talensi District Assembly. Mahama suggested that electrical challenges could be a possible cause of the fire.
Investigation Underway
The NDC has set up a committee to investigate the incident, while awaiting the outcome of police investigations. The party’s focus is on identifying the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
Appointment of Hon. John MiiLLim Naawomya as DCE
Hon. John MiiLLim Naawomya was appointed as the DCE for Talensi District Assembly, competing with 18 other members for the position. The appointment was announced by President John Dramani Mahama through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.
Reactions and Support
MP Daniel Dung Mahama assured that the people of Talensi are happy with Hon. Naawomya’s appointment and will support his endorsement at the assembly level.
Electrical Challenges
The recent electrical challenges in the area may have contributed to the fire.
– *Youth Group Protests*: There have been no reports of youth group protests over the appointment of Hon. Naawomya as DCE.
NDC Party Office Reconstruction
The party plans to rebuild the office and restore its operations.