Ebi Bright Speaks As Mahama Nominates Her For Tema Mayorship Amidst Tension From Constituents

• Ebi Bright has been nominated as the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) in the Greater Accra Region
• Her nomination comes after calls from some residents in Tema claiming Ebi Bright is not an indigene and can not have the position
• Ebi Bright shared a reaction on social media after Mahama's nomination

Ghana's president, John Dramani Mahama, has nominated the 2024 National Democratic Congress Parliamentary Candidate for Tema Central, Ebi Bright, as the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive in the Greater Accra Region.

Her name was among the third batch of nominated Chief Executives released on April 23.

The nominations are in accordance with Article 243 of the 1992 Constitution and the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act, 2017.

Ebi Bright's mayorship, just as the other MCEs, is pending approval from the respective assemblies.

Ebi Bright speaks after her nomination

Ebi Bright is a former actress and has represented the NDC for the Tema Central parliamentary seat twice.

Hon. Bright reportedly secured victory over her rival, Charles Forson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Charles Forson contested the results, prompting the Electoral Commission to order a re-collation.

After collating outstanding polling station results following a High Court order on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Charles Forson was declared the winner over Ebi Bright.

Ebi Bright missing out on the parliamentary seat put her in pole position for the Tema mayorship.

However, some individuals from the Tema Traditional Council went on public demonstrations kicking against Ebi Bright's mayorship.

The individuals argued that only an “indigenous” candidate is nominated for the role.

The newly nominated mayor expressed her joy on social media after the third batch of MCE nominations was released.

Ghanaians react to Ebi Bright's nomination

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Ebi Bright's nomination for the Tema mayorship role.

Akunkel Mbilla said:

"Even Hon sam Gorge was said to be Nigerian. Any one bron in any country grow there is a native. JJ father was not a Ghanaian. There was no grassroots protest. She was award it in fact she deserved more."

Bernard Armstrong wrote:

"Her mother is Ghanaian from Ada and the father is a Nigerian. She is a Ga-dangme so she qualified to be a Mayor."

Millicent Afavi remarked:

"And who are the grassroots????? The same grassroots wanted her as MP for tema but criminals and thieves like the NPP and the EC did otherwise...Leave her alone."

Ayitekumah Emmanuel noted:

"Not all decisions by leadership should go down well with everyone."

Damien Oil Baron shared:

"Ebi didn't lose the election, EC and CJ dribbled her, but in the coming days too, we shall determine if the EC is competent enough. Lastly, she has to be the people's choice, which she deserves so the president can work through her against sabotage."

Niimatu Jamaldeen Montserrat added:

"This woman is so humble and respect everyone irrespective of their status. She came to my school some time back. I fell in love with her immediately when she started her speech. U guys should leave her alone."

Mahama appoints new CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital

In a related story, YEN.com.gh reported that John Mahama had appointed Dr. Abubakar Bawah Abdulai, a senior official at the University for Development Studies, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

His appointment came after the dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku, who was relieved of his duties on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

The dismissal is in connection with Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh's unannounced visit to probe the death of a patient, Bavug Salim.

Source: YEN.com.gh