Category: Announcements

REPORT ON DISTRICT EVALUATION OF THE MEDIUM -TERM DEVELOPMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK (AGENDA FOR JOBS II: 2022- 2025)

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) in partnership with UNICEF Ghana, undertook district level evaluation of the National Medium- Term Policy Framework: An Agenda for Jobs II (2022-2025) in the Eastern Region from the 23rd – 27th May 2025.

The Fanteakwa South District Assembly was one of the three MMDAs in the region selected to partake in the evaluation. The evaluation meeting scheduled for May 27th, had selected departments and units of the Fanteakwa South District Assembly invited to deliberate and share insights on the performance, challenges and way forward for key projects and programmes implemented for the 2022-2025 National Medium Term Policy Framework.

Discussions centered on social protection programmes, energy, local economic development, health, WASH, education and local administration. Questionnaires were administered based on each sector to gather in depth understanding of the successes, failures in each sector, transparency, accountability to communities and inclusivity of residents in selecting beneficiaries of specific programs.

A focus group discussion was organized with beneficiary communities of government interventions such as the Livelihood Empowerment against poverty (LEAP) Program and support to persons with disability. A diverse participant selection was done to ensure gender balance equality and equity. This gave beneficiary communities the opportunity to share firsthand the impact policies on their livelihood. Feedback was solicited from beneficiaries to ensure that future policies were crafted to meet the intended purposes.

Officials from NDPC and UNICEF thanked participants for availing themselves and contributing meaningfully to ensure that subsequent policy rollouts are successful.

ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT HELD A MEETING TO ASSESS WORK DONE BY STAFFS IN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

On 3rd June 2024 The Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit of the Fanteakwa South District Assembly held a meeting to assess the various works done by each Staff in the department.

The meeting was Cheered by the District Environmental Health Analyst Mr. Yengbe Harrison with Presentations by the various Area councils on the Progress of work.

Mr Yengbe Addressed the staffs on their punctuality towards work and encouraged them to be punctual always and also stated some punishments that would be meted out to staff who absent themselves from work

He advised them to start filling of appraisal for the year and Signing of the attendance sheet

A presentation on the Assembly Bye laws by the district Environmental Health Officer was done by madam Felicity district Environmental Health Officer who gave a presentation on the bye laws

Further in their discussion was gender ratio among the teaching and non-teaching staffs which Osino Area Council did not include in their presentation. Birimangya Area Council did not present on how regular the school clean and change their filters.

 

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

The Development Planning Sub-Committee meeting was convened on 26th April, 2024 at the Assembly Hall of Fanteakwa District Assembly, with a singular focus on deliberating on developmental issues. Chairperson  Samuel Kpaatey  welcomed the members, and the meeting commenced with a sense of purpose.

First on the agenda was Concerns expressed on the haphazard development of buildings within communities in the district. The committee therefore highlighted that management of the Assembly should resources the Physical Planning Department to prepare local plans to guide physical development in communities.

Mr. Mohammed Murjaanatu member of the committee stated that the Osino and Saamang communities were faced with power fluctuations, and the discussion led to the committee recommending that, management should notify the Electricity Company of Ghana – Tafo to do an assessment on transformers in the mentioned communities to help resolve the issue of power fluctuation.

Ayim James Kwabena also expressed dissatisfaction on the deplorable nature of roads in the district. The committee therefore demanded that management should undertake reshaping of deplorable roads in the district to aid mobility.

Issues on the current water situation in the district were also discussed with the conclusion that management should plan for the construction of small-town water systems within communities to expand the coverage of access to safe water.

They Also expressed concerns on over speeding by drivers on the main road right in front of the Fanteakawa South District Assembly Office. They stated that the due to the over speeding of vehicles most people find it difficult to come to the district for their needs to be solved. The committee therefore stated that the Assembly should construct a speed ramp on the road in front of the District Assembly Office to help reduce over speeding.

The meeting adjourned with a sense of accomplishment, the committee members already looking forward to the next meeting, ready to tackle the challenges ahead.-

CONFIRMATION OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENTS NOMINEE, HON. ENERST OFOSU AS THE DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE

CONFIRMATION OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENTS NOMINEE, HON. ENERST OFOSU AS THE DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE FANTEAKWA SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ON THURSDAY, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2021.


After the Announcement of the Presidents Nomination of Two Hundred and Sixty (260) Metropolitan,
Municipal, and District Chief Executives by the Local Government Minister. The Fanteakwa South
District Assembly holds its confirmation of the Presidents nominee for the District Chief Executive
Position on Thursday September 30, 2021.
The event commenced at 4:30pm with a prayer by the President of Council of Churches, Mr. Prince
Agyeman.
The District Coordinating Director, Mr. John Vaadi, informed the gathering that since the President has
nominated Hon. Ernest Ofosu, the Presiding Member as the District Chief Executive, it was deemed
appropriate for the Hon. Members to elect a Member to preside over the days agenda by referencing
Section 17-18 of the Local Government Act 2016(Act 936).
Motion for Member Presiding
Upon the advice of the District Coordinating Director to the Hon. Members, Hon. Tetteh Padi Emmanuel
moved a motion that, Hon. Owereko Mensah who is a Government appointee presides over the days
agenda. The motion was seconded by Hon. Johnson Asare Appiah.
2.0 ADDRESS BY HON. MEMBER PRESIDNG
The Hon. Member Presiding, Hon. Owereko Mensah, thanked the House for honoring him the
opportunity to preside over the day’s agenda. He requested Hon. Members vote massively to make sure
the days programme would be successful. He finally entreated all to contribute to the days agenda.
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3.0 DIGNITARIES THAT GRACED THE OCCASION
A number of dignitaries were present to grace the occasion as indicated below:

No Name Status
1 Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong Eastern Regional Minister
2 Hon. Alhaji Umar Bodinga DCE Nominee, Abuakwa North
3 Mr. Seidu Ibrahim Regional NABCO Coordinator
4 Hon. Kwabena Pani Nkansah DCE Nominee, Atiwa East Dist.
5 Hon. Asabea Annor Nominee, Abuakwa South
6 Mr. Kofi Kodua Regional NADMO Cordinator
7 Hon. Evans Kyei Nominee, Afram Plains South
8 Hon. Maxi Kwajo Appiah NPP Constituency Chairman
9 Mr. Duke Ofori Attah Jubilee House
10 Hon. Kofi Okyere Agyekum MP- Fanteakwa South Constituency
11 Osaberima Otu Darko IV Osinohene
12 Osaberima Baafi Sarpong Kumakuma Nsutemhene
13 Mr. Eric Atuahene District Dir. Ghana Health Serv.
14 Mr. Mathew Adubobea District Dir. Ghana Education Serv.
15 Mr. John Vaadi District Coordinating Director
16 C/Supt. Owusu Joseph Anyinam Police Commander
17 C/Supt. Magnus .R. Sam Kibi Police Commander
18 Hon. Paul Asamoah DCE, Akyemansa
19 Hon. Kwesi Adjabeng Ntori Past DCE, Fanteakwa South District

4.0 PROCEDURES FOR CONFIRMATION OF DCE BY THE ELECTORAL COMMISION
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The district Electoral Officer, Mr. Anthony Ajakemeh gave a brief presentation on the procedures for
confirmation of DCE to the gathering. In his submission, he informed the gathering that, His Excellency
the President has nominated Hon. Ernest Ofosu as the District Chief Executive, but it was upt to Hon.
Members to confirm him by giving him 2/3 of their votes which is 66.6%. He further mentioned that, if
members really wanted Hon. Ernest Ofosu to become the District Chief Executive, then they should
give him the nob by voting massively for him. He stated that, if the Presidents nominee does not get the
2/3 majority, then the Electoral Commission has the mandate to organize re-voting in Ten (10) working
days. He finally wished all members well in their voting process.
5.0 ELECTION OF DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
All Twenty Seven (27) Hon. Members cast their votes as prescribed by the Electoral Commission
accordingly. At the end of the voting, Hon. Ernest Ofosu, the President nominee polled Twenty Seven
(27) out of the Twenty Seven (27) total votes cast representing 100 % which metaphors yes for Hon.
Ernest Ofosu as the District Chief Executive elect at Fanteakwa South District with total endorsement
from all the Assembly Members. Below are the results:

S/N DCE NOMINEE TOTAL NO. OF
HON. MEMBERS		 NO. VOTED
YES		 NO VOTED NO PERCENTAGE
1 Hon. Ernest Ofosu 27 27 0 100%

6.0 SWEARING-IN OF THE DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE BY THE EASTERN REGIONAL
MINISTER
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The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong swore the new District Chief Executive
into office. He administered the oath of allegiance, oath of secrecy and the official oath. He requested
Hon. Ernest Ofosu to adhere to the oaths he took because a violation of any of them would lead to a
bitter experience while in office, he finally wished him well.
7.0 ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY THE HON. DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Hon. Ernest Ofosu, the District Chief Executive thanked the Almighty God, the president of the
Republic for the honor done him. He also thanked and commended the Hon. Assembly Members for the
confidence reposed in him as the District Chief Executive of Fanteakwa South District. He informed the
gathering that, he would work closely with Hon. Members to tackle the development concerns in the
district. He lamented that, he operates the open door policy so members should work hand in hand
closely with his administration to protect and project the district. He stressed on the need for the
citizenry to promote togetherness and entreated all Hon. Members to contribute their quota to the
development of the district. He concluded by thanking the president of the Republic, His Excellency
Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo for the opportunity given him to represent him at the Local level.
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8.0 PHOTO GALERY OF THE EVENT


Entry of the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong led by Hon. Adjabeng
Kwesi Ntori, the past DCE for Fanteakwa South District.
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The District Chief Executive for Atiwa East District Assembly in the company of security Officials

 The Eastern Regional Minister and other Dignitaries that grace the occasion.


Celebration of the confirmation of Hon. Ernest Ofosu as the District Chief Executive of Fanteakwa
South District.



Continuation of the celebration of the event