Ejisu assembly members give Mahama one week to remove MCE Jerryne Asante

Members of the Ejisu Municipal Assembly have issued a formal one-week ultimatum to President John Mahama, demanding the immediate removal of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Jerryne Asante. The assembly members, who represent the various electoral areas in the municipality, announced their decision on October 16, 2026, citing a complete breakdown in the relationship between the executive and the assembly's legislative arm. They warned that failure to act within the specified timeframe could lead to further actions that may impede local governance in the municipality. The core grievances against Madam Asante center on her alleged disregard for the democratic processes of the assembly. According to the members, the MCE has a pattern of repeatedly ignoring resolutions passed by the house, which they argue undermines the collective authority of the local representatives. Furthermore, the assembly members have accused her of mismanaging municipal resources and failing to address critical leadership concerns that have surfaced during her tenure. These administrative lapses, they claim, have hindered the progress of essential development projects and created a vacuum in effective local leadership. The situation highlights a growing tension within the local government structure in the Ashanti Region. As the appointing authority, President Mahama faces the challenge of addressing these grievances while ensuring administrative stability in the district. The assembly members have remained firm in their position, asserting that the removal of Jerryne Asante is necessary to restore order and ensure that the municipality's interests are prioritized. The coming week will be critical in determining whether the Presidency will intervene or if the assembly members will follow through on their ultimatum to escalate the protest.