Margaret Naana Ackom

Margaret Naana Ackom is a Ghanaian public administrator, women's rights advocate, and political figure serving as the District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Gomoa East District in the Central Region of Ghana. Confirmed on 15 April 2025, she made history as the first woman to hold the position of District Chief Executive in Gomoa East since the district's creation.

She received unanimous approval from all 18 members of the Gomoa East District Assembly, a 100% endorsement, following her nomination by President John Dramani Mahama under Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936).

Prior to her appointment, she served for over a decade as a Typist and Secretarial Services Officer at the Gomoa Central/East District Assembly and as the Central Regional Deputy Director of Welfare for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Early life and education Margaret Naana Ackom was born and raised in the Gomoa East District, Central Region of Ghana. She pursued her education within Ghana, building qualifications in business administration, information technology, and leadership development.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) from KAAF University, Ghana, awarded in 2014. Prior to her degree, she undertook studies in Internet, Browser, Coding Languages and Web Development at the Digital Career Institute (2013), a Leadership Strategic Network programme at KAAF University (2012), and computer proficiency training in Microsoft Office applications at GABCEE Computer Training and Business School (2009).

Career

Civil service

Margaret Naana Ackom began her professional career in public administration. Following the completion of her National Service as a personnel with the Non-Formal Education and Complementary Education Agency (2015–2016), she served for fifteen years as a Typist and Secretarial Services Officer at the Gomoa Central/East District Assembly (2010–2025), developing deep institutional knowledge of local governance in the Gomoa area.

Obrempong Akrampah, Omanhene of Gomoa, expressed optimism that her leadership would address critical challenges in the district including infrastructure deficits, youth unemployment, and sanitation, and assured her of his full traditional support.

Support for rice farmers

In May 2025, following the destruction of over 73 acres of rice farmland at Gomoa Okyereko caused by a bridge spillage during construction works on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway dualization, Ackom visited the affected farms, pledged compensation for affected farmers, and coordinated relief efforts. Her swift intervention was publicly commended by the Rice Farmers Association.

Economic development

In November 2025, Ackom launched the Gomoa East District Business, Artisans and Investment Expo at Gomoa Akotsi, providing a platform for businesses, artisans, farmer groups, financial institutions, government agencies, and development partners to build partnerships and trade ideas. The initiative was designed to position Gomoa East as a hub for investment and to showcase the innovation and talents of its residents, taking advantage of the district's coastal location, agricultural land, and proximity to Accra.

Women's rights and social advocacy

Margaret Naana Ackom is known as a women's rights advocate within the Gomoa East District. She has consistently advocated for the rights and empowerment of women, children, persons with disabilities, and other marginalised groups. Her advocacy has focused on increasing women's participation in political and social processes through community mobilisation, media engagement, and networking.