Ebi Bright has been officially confirmed as the Mayor (Metropolitan Chief Executive) of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, following a successful vote of approval by assembly members.
Ebi Bright secured her position on Friday, May 9, 2025, after obtaining 28 votes out of the 31 votes.
It makes her the first female MCE for Tema.
The confirmation ceremony, held at the Assembly Hall, was attended by several dignitaries, including Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Member of Parliament for South Dayi in the Volta Region, who also serves as the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament.
In her acceptance speech, Ebi Bright expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the nomination, as well as to the cabinet, assembly members, government appointees, and the people of Tema for their confidence in her leadership.
“Tema has been my home. I grew up here and received my education here. It is an honour and a privilege to serve the community that raised me,” she stated.
She also acknowledged the support of her family and faith: “I thank my husband, and above all, I thank God for this opportunity to lead.”
With her confirmation, Ebi Bright becomes the first woman to lead the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, marking a historic moment for the city.
She was sworn in by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for the Tema Metropolitan Assembly.