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Tension brews in Ayawaso West Assembly over MCE nominee

Tempers flared at the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as members voted against President John Dramani Mahama’s nominee for Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Michael Mensah.

In a vote that attracted considerable public and political interest, Mensah garnered only 9 out of the 19 votes cast, falling short of the two-thirds majority required for his confirmation.

The atmosphere in the Assembly Hall was tense, reflecting sharp divisions among the members, with some openly voicing their disapproval of the nomination.

Verbal clashes reportedly broke out between supporters and opponents of the nominee, underscoring deeper political disagreements within the assembly.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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