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In a remarkable effort to preserve and promote the rich linguistic heritage of the Ahanta people, Hon. Mavis Kuukua Bissue MP for Ahanta West Constituency launched the Ahanta Language Renaissance Project on Friday,4th July,2025 at the Municipal Assembly forecourt, a visionary initiative aimed at revitalizing the Ahanta language and reinforcing its relevance in modern times.

The project seeks to document, teach, and promote the Ahanta language through a series of community-driven activities including language classes, publications, radio programs, and cultural events. At its core, the project envisions a future where the Ahanta language is not only spoken at home but also taught in schools, featured in media, and used as a tool of identity and pride for the Ahanta people.

Speaking at the official launch of the initiative, Hon. Mavis Kuukua Bissue emphasized the urgency of preserving indigenous languages in the face of globalization. “Our language is our soul. If we lose it, we lose a vital part of who we are as Ahantas. This project is not just about language—it is about identity, history, and continuity,” she stated.

The project has garnered the support of Traditional authorities, Educators, Linguists, and Youth Leaders across the Ahanta Communities. Key components of the project include:

Community Language Workshops to teach reading and writing in Ahanta.
Compilation of Ahanta Proverbs, Folktales, and Oral Histories for preservation and learning.
Production of Ahanta Language Books and Audio Learning Materials for schools and households.
Establishment of a Digital Ahanta Dictionary and Mobile App for ease of learning.
Ahanta Cultural Heritage Festivals, celebrating language through music, storytelling, and drama.

Hon. Mavis Kuukua Bissue also called on the Ministry of Education and relevant stakeholders to support the integration of the Ahanta language into the basic school curriculum, especially in communities where it is predominantly spoken.

The Ahanta Language Renaissance Project is a powerful step toward cultural revival, giving voice to a language that has long served as a vessel for wisdom, tradition, and community life. With unwavering leadership and collective effort, the project is poised to make a lasting impact—ensuring that the Ahanta language not only survives but thrives for generations to come.Below were pictures of the event:

The Ahanta West Municipal Assembly successfully observed the National Sanitation Day on Saturday 5Th July,2025 with a massive cleanup exercise across key locations within the municipality. The event, which was held under the theme “Clean Environment, Healthy Living”, brought together stakeholders from various sectors in a unified effort to promote sanitation, environmental hygiene, and community responsibility.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Ebenezer Aidoo, led the exercise alongside the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mrs. Joyce Akosua Agmorteh, emphasizing the Assembly’s commitment to creating a clean and healthy environment for all residents. In her address, Mrs. Agmorteh highlighted on the importance of inter-agency collaboration and community participation in maintaining cleanliness and preventing diseases within the municipality.

Present to support the exercise was the respected Chief of Agona Fie, Nana Eziaku IV, and the Queen Mother, whose presence added cultural significance and community leadership to the event. Nana Eziaku IV commended the Assembly for its initiative and called on citizens to take responsibility for their surroundings by engaging in regular cleaning activities.

Key institutions also took part in the exercise, including the Municipal Fire Service, Municipal Police Service, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), and Zooliom Ltd, a private waste management company. Their participation demonstrated a strong public-private partnership and multi-sectoral support for environmental sanitation in the municipality.

Staff of the Municipal Assembly, led by Mr. Ted Teetey,the Municipal Environmental Health Officer (MEHO), also took part in the exercise, engaging in desilting of drains, sweeping of streets, and the clearing of choked gutters. Their efforts helped restore cleanliness in several key areas, including market centers, lorry parks, and other public spaces.

Speaking to the media, Hon. Ebenezer Aidoo reiterated the Assembly’s plans to sustain the gains of the exercise through continuous public education, enforcement of sanitation by-laws, and community-based clean-up initiatives. He urged residents to make sanitation a daily habit and not a once-in-a-month activity.

The National Sanitation Day exercise in Ahanta West served not only as a cleanup operation but also as a platform to educate the public on the environmental and health implications of poor sanitation. The Assembly expressed appreciation to all participating institutions, Traditional authorities, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the day.

The Ahanta West Municipal Assembly remains committed to building a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient municipality for current and future generations.
Below were pictures of the cleanup exercise:

The Municipal Chief Executive of Ahanta West, Hon. Engineer Ebenezer Aidoo, on Monday 30th June,2025 called on market women, truck pushers, and leaders of the GPRTU to take an active role in maintaining a cholera-free environment.

He made this appeal during a visit to the Agona Nkwanta market as part of a public sensitization campaign aimed at promoting hygiene and sanitation in the municipality.

Hon. Aidoo emphasized the importance of community involvement in health and sanitation efforts, particularly urging all stakeholders to participate in upcoming cleanup exercises. These efforts will focus on desilting choked gutters along walkways and improving general cleanliness in the market and it surroundings.

He encouraged everyone to take personal responsibility for their environment, highlighting that a cleaner municipality will lead to better public health and prevent the outbreak of diseases such as cholera.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Joyce Akosua Angmorteh the Municipal Coordinating Director , Mr. Raphael Essuman Arthur, Municipal Finance Officer and some Revenue collectors. Below were pictures of the visit.

On Monday 30th June,2025. the Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Ebenezer Aidoo and the Municipal Coordinating Director Mrs. Joyce Akosua Agmorteh in collaboration with other State Security Officers within the Municipal inaugurated the Ahanta West Galamsey Taskforce. The inauguration was held during the early hours at the forecourt of the Assembly.

During the inaugural activity Hon. Ebenezer Aidoo urged the security personals to desist from extorting monies and other items from illegal small-scale gold miners (“Galamseyers”) and rather assist in getting them arrested.

He added that, the role of the Public Security Agencies will help in combating galamsey in Ahanta West.In attendance were ASP. Mr.Joe Osae (Ghana Police Service), Supt. John Afriyie Opoku (Ghana Immigration Service),Mr. Emmanuel Amissah Krah (NIB) and the River Guards community-based security personnel.Below were pictures of the inauguration:

The Development Planning Sub Committee of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held its first meeting on Monday, 23rd June 2025 at the Municipal Assembly’s Health Conference Room.
The agenda for the meeting was to discuss the functions of the Development Planning Sub Committee.
The Municipal Planning Officer Mr.Jalil Ali Mahama briefed members on the core functions of the Committee.

Presentations were also made by Mr. Razak Ali (Assistant Development Planning Officer) on the 2026 – 2029 Medium Term Development Plan.

In addition, Miss. Nancy Ampofo (Assistant Development Planning Officer) also led members on discussions on the Medium Term Development Plan for (2026 – 2029). The meeting was Chaired by Hon. Kofi Hayford – Otabil. Below were pictures of the meeting:

On Tuesday, 24th June, 2025. The Tourism Sub Committee of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held its quarterly meeting at the Assembly Hall.

However, the meeting agenda included an orientation and the core functions and responsibilities of the Tourism Sub Committee. Members were educated on the significant of tourism in the municipality and ways of improving tourism to boost the economy.

A key highlight was thrown on the drawing of the Tourist Work Plan within the municipality. In attendance at the meeting were the Chairman of the Sub Committee, Municipal Planning Officer, Head of BAC, Head of Center of National Culture, Administrative Officer and members of the sub committee.

On Wednesday, 18th June 2025, the Medium and Small-Scale Enterprises (MSE) Sub-Committee of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held a productive meeting focused on strengthening support for Local Businesses within the Municipality.The meeting was held at the Municipal Assembly Hall.

The meeting agenda included a detailed orientation on the functions and responsibilities of the Sub-Committee, aimed at aligning members with the core vision of promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth.

A key highlight was the planning of the maiden edition of the Ahanta Trade Fair, a much-anticipated event that seeks to showcase and promote the products and services of Local Entrepreneurs and SMEs.

The Sub-Committee remains committed to creating platforms that empower small businesses and drive inclusive development. Below were pictures of the meeting:

The Finance and Administration Sub-Committee convened on Thursday, 19th June 2025, at the Municipal Assembly Hall for their first meeting at exactly 10:00am. Key agenda items included:

1. Orientation for New Committee Members: The meeting commenced with an orientation session for new members by the Director of Central Administration,Mr. Mark Mintah Sarkodie outlining the committee’s roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

2. First Quarter Financial Performance Presentation: The Finance Officer Mr. Raphael Essuman Arthur presented a comprehensive report on the Assembly’s financial performance for the first quarter. The report highlighted revenue mobilization, expenditure patterns, and areas for improvement.

3. Mid-Year Budget Review: The Municipal Senior Budget Analyst Mr. Yakubu Issah presented the mid-year budget review to the committee. Several deliberations were made by the house on the mid-year budget review, assessing progress against set targets and identifying areas requiring adjustments. Discussions were again focused on optimizing resource allocation, addressing budgetary constraints, and ensuring alignment with Assembly priorities as well as Central Government policies and regulations.

Key Resolutions:

– New committee members were tasked with familiarizing themselves with Assembly financial regulations and procedures.
– The Chairman Hon.Emmanuel Bonney was directed to forward recommendations arising from the meeting to the Executive Committee for necessary action to be taken.
– The committee agreed on key areas for budgetary adjustments during the mid-year review and unanimously agreed that the budget be presented to the General Assembly for approval.

The meeting demonstrated the committee’s commitment to effective financial governance and prudent resource management.Below were pictures of the meeting:

The Social Services Sub-Committee of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held its first meeting on 16th June,2025 at the Assembly Hall following its recent reconstitution. The session was chaired by Hon. Timothy Ampem,the Committee brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on pressing social issues affecting the municipality.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration among members, reviewing the Committee’s core mandate, and discussing critical matters that pertain to Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service, Center for National Cultural and Social Welfare and Community Development.Below were pictures of the meeting:

On Wednesday, 18th June 2025, the Agriculture and Fisheries Sub-Committee of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held its quarterly meeting at the Municipal Assembly Hall.

However, the meeting agenda included a detailed orientation on the functions and responsibilities of the Sub-Committee, aimed at aligning members with the core vision of improving agriculture in the Municipality.

A key highlight was the implementation of the Feed Ghana Programme.

In attendance at the meeting were the Chairman of the Sub-Committee, Hon. Stephen Rowell, Municipal Director of Agriculture, Mr. Dennis Adjei Antwi, Zonal Officer from the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Patrick Tawiah, Mr Samuel Essuman, Administrative Officer and Members of the Sub-Committee.
Below were pictures of the meeting: