{"id":92686,"date":"2025-02-02T17:59:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T17:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/oti-region-mdces-race-27-shortlisted-candidates-vie-for-top-spots"},"modified":"2025-02-28T17:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T17:40:46","slug":"oti-region-mdces-race-27-shortlisted-candidates-vie-for-top-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/oti-region-mdces-race-27-shortlisted-candidates-vie-for-top-spots","title":{"rendered":"Oti Region Mdces Race: 27 Shortlisted Candidates Vie for Top Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The race for the positions of Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Oti Region has intensified, with 27 shortlisted candidates vying for the top spots.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The shortlisted candidates, all men, were selected from the nine Assemblies in the region, with three individuals chosen from each assembly.<\/p>\n<p>The vetting committee carefully evaluated the qualifications and suitability of all applicants before making the final selection.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Gabriel Kwami Lemboe, Regional Secretary, toldthat the Committee had completed the process for the candidates vying for positions in the various assemblies.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, he said the shortlisted candidates would now be forwarded to the president for final appointment.<\/p>\n<p>In a spirit of unity and sportsmanship, he urged unsuccessful candidates to rally behind the shortlisted finalists.<\/p>\n<p>He encouraged those who did not make the cut to unite and support the party, wishing them better luck in future endeavours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ghana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. The race for the positions of Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Oti Region has intensified, with 27 shortlisted candidates vying for the top spots. The shortlisted candidates, all men, were selected from the nine Assemblies in the region, with three individuals chosen from each assembly. 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