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Hon. Peter Agyei-Duah Elected Presiding Member of Kwahu West Municipal Assembly

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly on Friday, 4th September 2026, held an election to elect a Presiding Member (PM) to lead the Assembly.

The election, conducted under the supervision of the Electoral Commission (EC), was contested by two candidates, Hon. Peter Agyei-Duah and Hon. Eric Owusu.

In the first round of voting, Hon. Peter Agyei-Duah secured 20 votes, while Hon. Eric Owusu obtained 16 votes. As neither candidate secured the required number of votes, a second round of voting was conducted.

In the second round, Hon. Peter Agyei-Duah widened his lead, polling 28 votes, while Hon. Eric Owusu secured 7 votes.

At the end of the voting process, the Electoral Commission officially declared Hon. Peter Agyei-Duah as the Presiding Member-Elect of the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Halidu Tamimu, congratulated Hon. Peter Agyei-Duah on his election and expressed his confidence in his ability to provide effective leadership and work collaboratively with the Assembly Members and Management for the continued development of the Municipality.

The election marks an important step towards strengthening the leadership and effective functioning of the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly.

The Assembly wishes Hon. Peter Agyei-Duah a successful tenure as Presiding Member and looks forward to his contribution to the development and progress of the Kwahu West Municipality.

The Kwahu West Municipal Environmental Health Director, Mr. Diamond Kwame Amedonu, says the Assembly will no longer spare persons who flout sanitation regulations and will prosecute offenders to serve as a deterrent.

Speaking after a clean-up exercise, Mr. Amedonu disclosed that persons who indiscriminately dispose of refuse have been served to face prosecution in court. He said the move is to promote responsible sanitation practices, improve environmental cleanliness, and protect public health.

He noted that the exercise involved desilting of choked gutters and sweeping within electoral areas to enhance the Municipality’s capacity to deal with sanitation challenges and improve waste management for a cleaner and more environmentally friendly environment.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kwahu West, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, has outlined a range of developmental projects undertaken by the Assembly to improve infrastructure and living conditions across the municipality, while calling for a culture of maintenance.

The commissioning ceremonies, which commenced on Thursday, 27 August 2026, continued on Friday, 28 August 2026, with residents and traditional leaders in the beneficiary communities expressing their appreciation for the projects.

Hon. Halidu made this known during a commissioning ceremony held in various communities to address residents’ development concerns.

According to him, key projects undertaken by the Assembly include:

Water Supply:Construction of 13 mechanised boreholes at Zongo, Asubone, Aduagiri-4/40, Nsuta, and Zalagoza, all in the Nkawkaw township, to improve access to potable water.

Education: Construction and commissioning of a 3-unit kindergarten classroom block at the Salvation Army School.

Local Governance:Commissioning of a Zonal Council Office and mechanised boreholes at the Kwahu Fodoa community.

He stressed that the projects are aimed at improving facilities in the municipality and assured that the Assembly would continue to pursue initiatives to address residents’ needs and contribute to the overall development of Kwahu West.

The Chiefs and Residents, on their part, commended the MCE for commissioning several projects in education, water, and other sectors. They praised his commitment and assured him of their massive support for his development agenda.

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly has continued its commitment to inclusive and participatory governance through a series of community engagements aimed at ensuring that the needs, concerns and aspirations of residents inform the Municipality’s development agenda.

As part of this initiative, the Assembly today engaged residents of Abetensu, Nkawanda No. 2, Asuosu, Nkawanda No. 1 and Kwahu Nsaaba.

The engagements provided an important platform for the Assembly to update community members on ongoing and completed development projects, while also giving residents the opportunity to raise concerns, share their priorities and propose practical solutions to challenges affecting their communities.

The discussions further strengthened collaboration between the Assembly and the communities, with emphasis on collective responsibility, accountability and the need for continued partnership in advancing development across Kwahu West.

The Municipal Chief Executive expressed his sincere appreciation to Nananom, Assembly Members Hon. Apeku Julius Justice and Hon. Seth Frimpong, the Works Engineers, Administration, Physical Planning Department, Planning Department, Budget Unit, Municipal Information Services/PRO, the Media and all other stakeholders whose dedication and contributions helped make the engagements successful.

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly remains committed to bringing governance closer to the people, strengthening community participation and ensuring that development interventions reflect the genuine needs and priorities of residents.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Kwahu West Municipality, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, has distributed assorted start-up tools and cash support to 70 registered Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, with a strong call on them to use the items to establish businesses and improve their living standards.

The support, funded from 5% of the Assembly’s share of the District Assemblies’ Common Fund, DACF, included deep freezers with stabilizers, electric sewing machines, fufu pounding machines, knitting machines, Canon digital cameras, and other items. Each beneficiary received items based on their specific trade request, after assessment by the Assembly’s Department of Social Welfare.

Presenting the items at Nkawkaw, Hon. Tamimu stressed that the initiative was aimed at reducing poverty and promoting economic independence among PWDs in the municipality.

He cautioned the beneficiaries against selling the tools, and urged them to put the equipment to its intended use to generate income.

“These working tools and the cash support are meant to set you up in business, not for resale. I am appealing to all 70 beneficiaries to use them for their intended purpose. When you use them well, you will not only improve your own lives but also reduce poverty among PWDs in Kwahu West,” the MCE said.

He added that the Assembly remains committed to supporting vulnerable groups through inclusive policies that create opportunities for all residents to contribute to local development.

Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the government and the MCE for the intervention. They described the support as “transformational” and assured that they would use the items strictly for business purposes as intended.

The gesture by the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly forms part of broader efforts to empower PWDs and ensure they are not left behind in national development. Social Welfare officials say they will monitor the use of the items to ensure the objective of the support is achieved.

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly today engaged representatives of driver unions in Nkawkaw over recent fare increments on the Nkawkaw–Accra and Nkawkaw–Koforidua routes.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the Assembly and the driver unions to engage in constructive dialogue on the recent fare adjustments and their implications for commuters within and beyond the municipality.

Following the discussions, the driver unions agreed to revert to the previous transport fares on the affected routes.

The Assembly therefore respectfully urges all transport operators to adhere to the approved transport charges and refrain from charging unapproved fares.

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly sincerely appreciates the driver unions for their cooperation, understanding and commitment to dialogue in addressing issues affecting residents and commuters.

The Assembly remains committed to working collaboratively with transport operators, commuters and other stakeholders to promote fair, orderly and reliable transportation services within the Kwahu West Municipality.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Kwahu West, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, has assured that the redevelopment of Nkawkaw Central Market will be                                                                                            

Completed within 8 months. The sod-cutting ceremony for the project took place in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, with the Chief of Kwahu Obomeng, Nana Effah Opinamang III, and other dignitaries in attendance.

The project, undertaken by Debagio Company Limited, includes the construction of lockable stores, a police station, fire station, clinic, nursery school, and unit stalls. Hon. Tamimu expressed his commitment to prioritizing existing traders in the allocation of stores after the reconstruction.

Nana Effah Opinamang III emphasized the chief’s commitment to ensuring the project’s timely completion and thanked the Assembly for the initiative. The contractor, Mr. Charles.

Boahene, reaffirmed the 8-month completion timeline, stating that the project would upgrade sanitary conditions, improve social infrastructure, and reduce congestion in the market.

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly has congratulated the Under-13 football team from Salvation School, Nkawkaw, for their outstanding achievement in winning trophies and bringing honour to the Municipality.

The young footballers, accompanied by their coaches and officials, paid a courtesy visit to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and staff of the Assembly to present the trophies they won in recognition of their remarkable performance.

On behalf of the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly, the MCE commended the team for their discipline, teamwork, determination and commitment, noting that their achievement is a source of pride and inspiration for the Municipality.

The MCE encouraged the young players to remain focused, continue working hard and strive for even greater accomplishments, emphasizing that their current success should serve as the foundation for bigger achievements in the future.

He also expressed sincere appreciation to the coaches, school authorities, officers, parents and other stakeholders whose dedication, guidance and support contributed to the team’s success.

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote sports development, youth empowerment and the holistic development of young people within the Municipality.

Yakorkor – 5th December 2025

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly joined the rest of the country to celebrate the 41st National Farmers’ Day at Yakorkor under the national theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.” The event hightlighted the vital role of farmers, fisherfolk, and agribusiness operators in ensuring food security and sustaining the municipality’s economy.

Addressing participants, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, expressed his appreciation to farmers for their dedication and resilience, describing them as the backbone of the local economy. He noted that the theme was timely, as it calls for stronger local food production, reduced reliance on food imports, and the adoption of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices.

The MCE reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting farmers through improved access to extension services, quality inputs, mechanization, and modern farming techniques, in collaboration with the Municipal Department of Agriculture and other stakeholders. He also encouraged the youth to take advantage of government programmes and see agriculture as a profitable and dignified venture.

The celebration also featured exhibitions of local farm produce and agricultural technologies, providing a platform for innovation, knowledge sharing, and community engagement among farmers, extension officers, traditional leaders, and invited guests.

Key messages from the event focused on the importance of consuming locally produced food, recognizing farmers as key partners in development, and investing ins sustainable agricultural practices to strengthen resilience against climate change. Challenges such as limited irrigation, market access, and the need for enhanced mechanization were also highlighted, with calls for stronger partnerships to address them.

In closing, the Municipal Assembly congratulated all farmers and award recipients and assured them of its continued support. Residents were encouraged to actively support the Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana agenda by patronizing locally produced food and agricultural products.

Yakokor, Aweregya, Jamasi No. 1 & Awenade  October 2025

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly, through its Department of Agriculture, organized Zonal Research–Extension–Farmer Linkage Committee (RELC) Planning Sessions in October 2025 to engage farmers and other agricultural value chain actors on challenges affecting agricultural production in the Municipality.

The annual RELC planning sessions serve as a platform for farmers to share their experiences, identify production constraints, and contribute to planning solutions in collaboration with extension officers, researchers, and policy actors. For 2025, the sessions were held in four agricultural zones—Yakokor, Aweregya, Jamasi No. 1, and Awenade—covering all parts of the Municipality.

A total of 161 farmers, comprising 105 males and 56 females, participated in the sessions. Discussions focused on constraints affecting key agricultural sectors including cereals and legumes, fruits and tree crops, root and tubers, vegetables, poultry, livestock, aquaculture, and cross-cutting issues such as climate change and land degradation.

The sessions were facilitated by Agricultural Extension Officers and Zonal Supervisors, with support from representatives of the Municipal Coordinating Director’s office, the Development Planning Unit, and the Municipal Director of Agriculture. Participants reviewed progress made in addressing constraints identified in the 2024 RELC sessions and prioritized key challenges for action in 2025.

Several field-based issues were highlighted during the engagements, including crop pests and diseases, animal health concerns, and environmental challenges affecting farmland. Farmers also received guidance on good agricultural practices, disease surveillance, and improved production methods.

Observation of Fall Army Worm infested maize plant

Due to funding constraints, the 2025 RELC activities were conducted at the zonal level. However, the Municipal Assembly described the sessions as successful, noting that they strengthened collaboration between farmers and extension services while improving the planning and targeting of agricultural interventions.

The Assembly expressed appreciation to all farmers, facilitators, and stakeholders who contributed to the successful organization of the sessions and reaffirmed its commitment to addressing priority agricultural challenges identified through the RELC process.