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Tano South Municipal Assembly Holds Town Hall Meeting

The Tano South Municipal Assembly has organised a town hall meeting to discuss key issues affecting the growth and development of the Municipality.

Date Created : 9/16/2026 : Story Author : Barnie K. Agyeman/Ghanadistricts.com

The engagement provided an opportunity for the Assembly to interact with residents and other stakeholders on matters of public interest, including governance, development, revenue mobilisation, service delivery, accountability and the effective use of public resources.

The event was attended by key stakeholders, including the Member of Parliament for Tano South, Hon. Charles Asiedu; the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Emmanuel Kwame Frimpong; the Coordinating Director, Mr. Abdul Rahman Salam; traditional leaders; security agencies; the Presiding Member, Hon. Isaac Kusi Amponsah; Assembly Members; religious leaders; heads of departments; unit committee members; heads of educational institutions; traders; transport unions; artisans; civil society organisations; community-based organisations; media houses; political parties; and staff of the Assembly.

Delivering the welcome address, Mr Abdul Rahman Salam, Coordinating Director of the Tano South Municipal Assembly, called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to promote development in the Municipality.

He emphasised that the Assembly could not operate in isolation and required the support and cooperation of traditional authorities, Assembly Members and other stakeholders to effectively deliver on its mandate.

Mr Salam explained that the town hall meeting served as an accountability platform, providing an opportunity for the Assembly to account for resources received and internally generated revenue, explain how such resources had been utilised and outline its development plans.

The Member of Parliament for Tano South, Hon. Charles Asiedu, who delivered the keynote address, stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the management and utilisation of public funds.

He also outlined various government interventions and projects aimed at improving the livelihoods and development of residents in the Municipality.

Hon. Asiedu gave an account of funds received through the MP’s Common Fund for 2025, stating that a total of GH¢1,140,621.23 was received for the four quarters.

He added that GH¢250,000 was received through the Health Insurance Fund to support healthcare and medical assistance, while GH¢80,000 was received under the Social Intervention Fund and GH¢250,000 was allocated through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) for educational support.

On employment and educational support, Hon. Asiedu said his office had assisted constituents to secure employment and educational opportunities in various national institutions.

He said 10 people had been supported to gain admission to Colleges of Education, while 12 individuals had secured employment with the Ghana Education Service. Three people had also been employed by the Electricity Company of Ghana, one by the Volta River Authority, two by the Ghana Standards Authority, two had been placed at BOST Energies, and another two at Feed Ghana.

In the area of national security, he said 32 constituents from across the Municipality had been facilitated to join the National Security.

He added that 22 constituents had been employed by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, with 12 having already reported for duty, while the remaining 10 were at the final stages of processing and were expected to commence work within the next two months.

Hon. Asiedu clarified that some of the support provided to beneficiaries had come directly from his personal resources and not from government funds.

He explained that the contributions were personal initiatives intended to supplement official government disbursements.

The Paramount Chief of Bechem, Nana Asiwobour Osei Bonsu III, used the occasion to call for stronger collaboration and unity among local authorities, heads of departments and political representatives.

He stressed that such cohesion was essential for promoting accountability, driving local development and ensuring sustainable growth in the Tano South Municipality.

Nana Asiwobour appealed for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, particularly regarding the unauthorised roadside boarding of vehicles by GPRTU operators and Pragya drivers near the Commercial Bank.

He urged the Municipal Police Commander to ensure that all commercial transport operators used designated stations.

On urban planning, Nana Asiwobour called on Town and Country Planning officers to rigorously enforce building permit requirements.

He further proposed that all new development approvals should include provision for private toilet facilities to help ease sanitation pressures in the older parts of Bechem.

Nana Asiwobour also underscored the importance of continuity in development and appealed to the MP and MCE to prioritise the completion of existing projects, including school dormitories, rather than initiating new ones.

He urged them to pursue development projects regardless of political affiliation for the benefit of the people of the Municipality.

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Tano South Municipal Assembly Holds Town Hall Meeting

Date Created : 9/16/2026 : Story Author : Barnie K. Agyeman/Ghanadistricts.com

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