Sadiq Abubakar has officially become the new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Old Tafo Municipality after receiving 100% endorsement from all 24 assembly members. The confirmation was met with loud cheers and high hopes from residents and stakeholders in the municipality.

Mr. Abubakar told JoyNews he is grateful to God and appreciated the support of President John Dramani Mahama for nominating him.

“I thank Almighty God for ensuring this successful confirmation,” he said. “I also thank His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for the confidence he has shown in me by nominating me as MCE.”

Mr. Abubakar also promised to bring positive change to Old Tafo municipality as his main focus would be development, peace, and unity. “I want to assure the people of Old Tafo that they should expect development and unity. With peace, we can move forward as one people to develop this municipality, the Ashanti Region, and Ghana as a whole,” he stated.

The new MCE said he is ready to work with all assembly members, regardless of their political background. He also mentioned that he enjoys a good relationship with the area’s Member of Parliament, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, and that they will work hand-in-hand to develop the municipality.

“I will work with all stakeholders. There is no need for division—we must unite to improve the lives of our people,” he emphasised.

With full backing from the assembly and a message of togetherness, many residents are hopeful that his leadership will bring real improvements in the area.