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The President John Dramani Mahama has requested the Ashanti Regional Minister to assume temporary responsibility over the administration of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly pending the appointment of a substantive Metropolitan Chief Executive. 

The move follows the resignation of Mr Kojo Bonsu as Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly.

Meanwhile, a statement signed by the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Alhaji Collins Dauda said President Mahama has accepted the resignation of Mr Kojo Bonsu.

It said the President was grateful for the commitment of Mr Bonsu to the development of the Kumasi metropolis since his appointment in May 2013.