Madam Eunice Ohenewaah Ansu, former parliamentary candidate for Juaben Constituency on the ticket of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti region, has been declared and officially confirmed by the Electoral Commission (EC) officials as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Juaben Municipality.
The Juaben Municipal Assembly members have confirmed the President’s nominee to spearhead development efforts in the municipality. Madam Ansu secured the mandate of 24 Assembly Members out of the 25 present, thus garnering a 96% endorsement at the Juaben Municipal Circuit Court on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Mr. Francis Owusu Achiaw, Member of Parliament for Juaben Constituency, commended the Members of the Assembly for endorsing the President’s nominee. According to him, the people of Juaben need development, and there can be no development without unity among the residents. He noted that when it comes to development, they must always remain united, irrespective of their political affiliation, and focus on the development of the constituency.
He disclosed that what the constituency needs is an improvement in the living standards of the people, which he said both he and the incoming MCE had promised them during the 2024 election campaigns. He called for unity and encouraged the residents to put their political affiliations aside after the elections and support both the MP and MCE to champion their welfare.
The new MCE also commended the Assembly Members, Nananom, and all stakeholders who contributed immensely to her endorsement. She assured them of her readiness to welcome every tangible idea that could help move the municipality forward, irrespective of one’s political dispensation. She expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the opportunity to serve in his government and lauded the regional party executives, constituency executives, and branch executives for endorsing her candidature.
Madam Ohenewaah Ansu stated that the Assembly Members demonstrated a successful democratic process and commended the unity and forward-thinking approach that the Members displayed. She expressed the view that the journey ahead demands unity, accountability, and innovation and believes that together, they will revitalize good governance at the local level in line with the resetting agenda of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama.
