The Assembly, has also succeeded in constructing about five technically engineered and modern footbridges across some river bodies in Atonsu, Aprabon, Ahensan Estate and Kuwait. The Assembly, has also succeeded in constructing about five technically engineered and modern footbridges across some river bodies in Atonsu, Aprabon, Ahensan Estate and Kuwait. Municipal Chief Executive for Asokwa, Akwanuasa Gyimah, described the turn out as unfortunate. This, he noted will serve both the Assembly and residents well as the Municipality strive to carry out more development projects. 5 INJURED IN FIRE EXPLOSION IN CAPE COAST, THE SOUL OF A PERSON LIVES ON EARTH AFTER DEATH – Quot …, Coronavirus Fight : Akufo-Addo To Close All Borders, Coronavirus: Drones To Convey Blood Samples For Testing – …. Mr Gyimah is optimistic a presiding member would be elected when the Assembly meets in the next 10 days. “It is quite unfortunate we were not able to elect a presiding member to enable us have the full complement of the Assembly to kick-start our programmes for the year,” he said. ”I am happy to say that apart from what we did last year which included the stocking of a GHC 40, 000.00 clinic at Oti with equipment, ten boreholes in ten electoral areas, the desilting of all water bodies in Asokwa as well as the provision of 400 pupil’s desks to ten schools in our community we plan to do more to support residents and the community this year”, Chief Akwannuasa noted to rapturous applause from the public. document.write('
'); Chat with us via WhatsApp on +233 55 2699 625. Required fields are marked *. Peacefmonline.com accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. ! Thank you. Asokwa Municipal Assembly sensitizes residents on decommissioning of Oti landfills. Hinting of more projects, the MCE noted the determination of the Assembly to construct more health centers to augment the services being rendered by clinics and hospitals within the Municipality. The Assembly will meet in the next 10 days to vote again. at What do you think about this piece? Asokwa Municipal Assembly, Kumasi, Ghana. None of the two contestants, Oscar Riches of Old Asokwa Electoral area and Bismark Osei Tutu of Kyirapatre, secured the mandatory two-thirds of the total 18 votes cast, to emerge the winner. Regional News of Thursday, 23 January 2020. 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The gesture forms part of the Assembly’s effort aimed at mitigating the difficult situations persons who are vulnerable in society are going through due to the lockdown announced in the wake of the COVID 19. The planning department having presented its yearly statements to the Na tional Development Planning Commission (NDPC) on time earned praise for their efforts. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. editor for Ghanaian Observer, March 18, 2019 The Asokwa Municipal Assembly, the MCE hinted is committed to operating an open door policy where the concerns of residents will be factored into working out solutions to addressing them. Meanwhile, the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu who inaugurated the new Assembly on behalf of the president urged the Assembly to increase its internally generated funds to embark on development projects without waiting for funds from the government. In the Ashanti Region, Asokwa is 2nd best and earliest to have presented planning schedules to the NDPC. The Works Department assured of attending to all breakdowns as well as promptly maintaining all facilities needing attention. document.write(user + '@' + site + ''); Paying salaries to Assembly Members will weaken local governance system – Presiding Members, We trust Mahama to deliver promises – Assembly members, Agona West Assembly fails to elect Presiding Member for the third time, Chief Imam hails assembly members for their role in Ghana’s democracy, Stop sabotaging district assemblies development - Minister warns staff of district assemblies. Send your news stories to ”I, on behalf of the Assembly promise to do our best to ensure we give our people value in all that we do and carry out as a municipality”, Mr Barnor intimated passionately. The Municipality last year constructed 10 boreholes in ten electoral areas as well as the construction of some storm drains in Atonsu and Ahensan. The Asokwa Municipal Assembly Wednesday morning presented food and hand washing items to Persons With Disability at the Municipality. PRESENTATIONS: (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); Members of the Asokwa Municipal Assembly have failed to elect a presiding member after two rounds of voting on Thursday.None of the two contestants, Oscar Riches of Old Asokwa Electoral area and Bismark Osei Tutu of Kyirapatre, secured the mandatory two-thirds of the total 18 votes cast, to emerge the winner.The first round of voting saw the two securing nine votes each, taking the voting process into a second-round which ended with Oscar Riches polling 10 votes and eight votes for Osei Tutu.The Assembly will meet in the next 10 days to vote again.Municipal Chief Executive for Asokwa, Akwanuasa Gyimah, described the turn out as unfortunate.“It is quite unfortunate we were not able to elect a presiding member to enable us have the full complement of the Assembly to kick-start our programmes for the year,” he said.Mr Gyimah is optimistic a presiding member would be elected when the Assembly meets in the next 10 days.Meanwhile, the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu who inaugurated the new Assembly on behalf of the president urged the Assembly to increase its internally generated funds to embark on development projects without waiting for funds from the government. This, she noted was because they least expected the partial lockdown announcement. Afigya Kwabre North District Assembly. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority. “The Municipal Assembly in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department and Representative of the Persons With Disability decided alongside the MP, Madam Patricia Appiagyei to buy food stuff and hand washing items to distribute to those who are vulnerable in the PWDs “, the MCE intimated. user = "newswires"; Click to read all about coronavirus → Members of the Asokwa Municipal Assembly have failed to elect a presiding member after two rounds of voting on Thursday. The Ministry of Local Government this Thursday conferred municipal status on the former Asokwa Sub-Metro in Kumasi. Share your comment in the comment thread and share the story using the social media buttons above. MORE PROJECTS: Speaking at the ceremony later, the Presiding Member for Asokwa, Elliot Fosu Barnor commended assembly members, staff and service providers for supporting development programs for the municipality. Copyright © 1994 - 2020 GhanaWeb.