The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says his administration will “reinitiate the process of getting MMDCEs elected through universal adult suffrage, to deepen decentralisation and effective local governance.”
Presenting the NPP’s manifesto in Takoradi on Sunday, Dr Bawumia noted that if elected President his administration will delink the creation of Districts from Constituencies to end the automatic increases in the size of Parliament and institute an Electoral Area Share of the Common Fund (EASCF) for Assembly Members to facilitate development at the Electoral Area level.
He also noted that his administration will engage Parliament and other stakeholders, including Political parties, to review the 1992 constitution to achieve effective national development.
“Provide values-based leadership, predicated on values such as selflessness, excellence, ethics, justice, integrity, transparency, diligence, and accountability.”
“…Review Section 63 of the Chieftaincy Act to empower Chiefs to strengthen local governance. Pay living allowances to Paramount Chiefs, Divisional Chiefs, and Queen mothers,” he further noted.
