A/R: Adansi North DCE flees as assembly members demand his removal

The Coordinating Director and acting District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Adansi North District Assembly in the Ashanti Region, Thomas Kwame Okrah, fled his office on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after aggrieved Assembly Members staged a protest against him.

The Assembly Members accused Okrah of disrespecting them and allegedly misusing the Assembly’s resources, including DRIP machines, for personal business. They also claimed he tampered with the list of Assembly Members set to participate in the upcoming Council of State election.

Sensing the anger of the approaching protestors, Okrah quickly vacated his office before the Fomena police intervened to restore order.

Despite the restored calm, the Assembly Members have petitioned traditional authorities, the regional minister, and other relevant officials to push for Okrah’s immediate transfer from the district.

Speaking to Citi News, Presiding Member Dominic Odame Kusi outlined the reasons for their protest.

“Per the law, two members have to be selected from the assembly members. As the Presiding Member, I submitted the names to him for official endorsement and onward submission to the Regional Coordinating Council. However, I later discovered that the names had been changed without consultation. The Assembly Members were not happy with it, leading to the protest.”

He also reiterated concerns about the alleged misuse of the DRIP machines, claiming they had been used for unauthorized purposes.

“We also realized that the DRIP machines were being used for other work, and when we checked, names had been changed. We had to pack up the machines. We no longer want to work with him and have taken steps to ensure his transfer.

“A petition has been sent to the Coordinating Council, the regional minister, and the chiefs, and we have been assured that we will hear from them soon.”

Meanwhile, when contacted by Citi News, Thomas Kwame Okrah declined to comment on the matter.