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On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held its Third Ordinary Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth Assembly at its Municipal Assembly Hall, Agona Nkwanta. The meeting was held to discuss various issues relating to the Assembly, and also mark the official dissolution of the Eighth Assembly of the Municipality.

Prominent on the agenda were the presentation of the Municipal Chief Executive’s Sessional Address and Executive Committee’s Recommendation, presentation, discussion and approval of the 2024 Annual Action Plan, Budget and Fee-fixing, discussion of Auditor General’s Report and briefing on Sanitation Management by Zoomlion Ghana Limited.

In attendance were Hon. John Agyare (Municipal Chief Executive), Mr. Daniel Kanyage (Municipal Coordinating Director), Honourable Joseph Yaw Baidoo (Presiding Member), Honourable Assembly Members, Heads of Department and Unit, some members of staff of the Municipal Assembly and some students from Sankor Senior High School.

Below were some pictures of the event:

The Executive Committee of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held its second meeting on Tuesday 12Th September, 2023 at the Municipal Health Conference room .

Key issues discussed included;
1. Reports and recommendations from Sub- Committees
2. Presentation and Discussion of Revised Annual Action Plan
3. Presentation and Discussion of Revised Budget for 2023
4. TH Water Services
5. Discussion on E-Tankas
6. Discussion on Property Rate Collection

Present at the meeting were the Municipal Chief Executive (Chairperson), the Municipal Coordinating Director, Chairpersons of the various sub-committees and some Heads of Department.

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held its Second Ordinary Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth Assembly at the Assembly Hall. The meeting was held to discuss various issues relating to the Assembly.

Prominent on the agenda were the presentation of the Municipal Chief Executive’s Sessional Address and Executive Committee’s Recommendation, presentation and approval of the Revised Annual Action Plan and Revised Annual Budget for 2023, and the election of a new Presiding Member of the Municipal Assembly to replace the deceased Presiding Member, Hon. Andrews Intsiful, who also doubled as the Assembly Member for Funkoe Electoral Area. It was noteworthy that Hon. Joseph Yaw Baidoo, government appointee, was elected as the new Presiding Member of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly.

In attendance were Hon. John Agyare (Municipal Chief Executive), Mr. Daniel Kanyage (Municipal Coordinating Director), Honourable Assembly Members, Heads of Department and some members of staff of the Assembly. Below were pictures of the event:

On Wednesday 20th September 2023, the Municipal Assembly through the MCE distributed 800 bags of cement to all Assembly Members to support their Self initiated projects in their various electoral areas. The MCE thanked the Honorable members for their patience and asked them to make good use of the cements.

Hon. Eric Bordoh on behave of the Assembly Members thanked the MCE and the entire Assembly for their support towards the various electoral areas in the municipality and pleaded with  the Assembly to do more for the various communities in all sectors of development.

 In attendance were, Mr. Daniel Kanyage (Municipal Coordinating Director), Mr Eric Agbo ( Director of Administration), Assembly Members, Staff of the Assembly.

Below were pictures of the event:

Some selected staffs of the Municipal Environmental and Sanitation Unit of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly in collaboration with the Management Information System Unit (MIS) had a ONE DAY in-service training on the implementation and execution of E-Tankas within the Municipality.

The training was held at the Municipal Assembly Hall  on Tuesday,19th September,2023. In attendance were the Head of Municipal Environmental  and Sanitation Unit Mr. Ted Tettey, Mr Christian E. Biney Municipal Head of Management Information System (MIS) and staffs from both units.

Issues discussed included:

•  Formation of E-Tankas Taskforcef
• Operations of E-Tankas tablets within some of the poor network zones in the municipality.
• The challenges involve in the operation of the E-Tankas App on the Tablet
• The Momo Pay automated  receipt after initiating a payment on the App.
• The issuance of abatment notice, etc

Below were pictures of the event:

The Finance and Administration Sub – Committee of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly held it meeting on 24^th August 2023 at the Municipal Assembly Hall at 1:30pm.

The following were issues discussed during the meeting

• Presentation / Discussion of 2023 Financial Performance
• Operationalisation of Revenue improvement Action Plan
• Presentation / Discussion of 2023 mid- year Budget Review

In attendance were the Chairman Hon. Eric Bordoh, Secretary Mr. Thomas Brobbey, Municipal Budget Officer Mr. Felix Mensah and some members of the committee. Below were pictures of the meeting:

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With the current flood issues in Ahanta West, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Mr. John Agyare has solicited for support from various companies to help curb the situation in the municipality.

Ahantaman Rural Bank PLC responded to the plea and has supported the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly with overwhelming relief items to be distributed to the flood victims in the municipality. The items include 200 bags of cements, mattresses, blankets, toiletries and a truck full of sachet water.

Mr. Benjamin Afful-Eshun, Chief Executive Officer of Ahantaman Rural Bank PLC accompanied by some of his staff happily handed over the items to the Assembly for distribution.

The MCE expressed his profound gratitude and stated that these items will go a long way in managing this unfortunate situation; adding that the Ahanta West NADMO officers shall handle the distribution process accordingly.

We are delighted to share with you the momentous occasion of the Sister Cities Agreement signing ceremony between the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly and the Bahamas. This event, held on Saturday, 10th June 2023, at the Forecourt of the Municipal Assembly, marks a significant step in fostering collaboration and cultural exchanges between our region and the beautiful Bahamas.

The ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including:

Hon. Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Regional Minister
Hon. John Agyare, Municipal Chief Executive
Mr. Daniel Kanyage, Municipal Coordinating Director
Mr. Eric B. Agbo, Head of Administration
Representative of Security Agencies
Hon. Andrew Intsiful, Presiding Member of Ahanta West Municipal Assembly
We were honored to host distinguished guests from the Bahamas, including:

Hon. Ginger Moxey, Minister for Grand Bahamas, Cabinet Minister, and MP
His Excellency Andrew Wilson, Ambassador-Designate to Ghana from the Bahamas
Hon. Barry Griffin, Senator in the Bahamas
Mr. Prince Kwame Kludjeson, President, Sister Cities Global Africa
Their presence exemplified the importance and commitment to strengthening the ties between our regions.

The Sister Cities Agreement signing ceremony was filled with memorable moments that showcased the spirit of cooperation and cultural diversity. Guests from the Bahamas were welcomed with warm hospitality and experienced captivating displays of our rich cultural heritage. The ceremony included inspiring speeches from the distinguished guests, highlighting the significance of this partnership. It culminated in the formal signing of the agreement, symbolizing our joint commitment to mutual growth and development.

This agreement marks the beginning of an exciting chapter of collaboration between Ahanta West and the Bahamas. Through this partnership, we aim to foster meaningful exchanges in areas of common interest, sharing knowledge, experiences, and ideas. Together, we aspire to create lasting positive impacts on our communities, promoting social, economic, and cultural development. Below were pictures of the ceremony.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed guests from the Bahamas, including Hon. Ginger Moxey, His Excellency Andrew Wilson, Hon. Barry Griffin, and Mr. Prince Kwame Kludjeson, for gracing us with their presence and for their dedication to this partnership. Their contribution and support are vital to the success of this endeavor. We eagerly anticipate the opportunities and initiatives that lie ahead as we embark on this remarkable journey with our sister city, the Bahamas.

The Municipal Chief Executive of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly Hon. Jonh Agyare on Wednesday 31st May, 2023 distributed Start-up kits and Wheel Chairs to Forty -Seven (47) beneficiary PWD in Ahanta West Municipality.

Below were pictures of the ceremony: