Political Administration

The Political administrative function of the Wassa Amenfi East Municipal  rests with the District Assembly as the highest decision making body and it is headed by a Chief Executive who is appointed by the President, with endorsement by two-thirds of the Assembly members. The District Assembly has responsibility for the overall development of all areas under its jurisdiction. Administratively, the assembly is composed of lower level structures such as Town and Area Councils and Unit Committees. There are 162 communities and 28 electoral areas. Also, the district has 1 Town Council and 6 Area Councils. The administrative capital is Wassa Akropong.