On the 17th of December 2025, the town of Dwenase came alive with hope and celebration. The Department of Community Development and Social Welfare, supported by the District Assembly, gathered the community to witness a remarkable act of inclusion: the distribution of economic empowerment items to 83 persons living with disabilities.
The event was not only about giving, it was about showing the public the Assembly’s commitment to uplifting all citizens, and educating them on issues that affect daily life.
As the beneficiaries received their items, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) took the stage to educate the crowd. They spoke of the dangers of fire during the harmattan season, warning against overloading sockets and using substandard wiring. Their words carried urgency, reminding families that safety begins at home.
The speeches that followed carried both encouragement and caution. The Chairman of the NDC Constituency reminded the people that politics had ended with the 2024 elections. What mattered now was participation in government programs. He urged citizens to enroll in interventions, stressing that these opportunities were governed by clear guidelines. His tone grew firm as he warned beneficiaries: inspections would be conducted, and misuse or sale of items would attract sanctions.
Representing the Member of Parliament, Mr. Oduro Amaning of the NPP added his voice. He congratulated the government for expanding the program and urged beneficiaries to put the items to good use. He echoed the call to leave politics aside and focus on personal progress, promising to lobby for more development so no one in the constituency would be left behind.
When the District Chief Executive, Mdm. Mercy Korang, addressed the gathering, her words carried both warmth and resolve. She explained that increased government funding had made it possible to provide better quality items and cash incentives. She urged beneficiaries to care for the items and use them wisely, promising further expansion of the program. Her voice grew firm as she vowed to act against misuse, ensuring fairness for future beneficiaries. “The cake of development,” she said, “will be shared so that it reaches every corner of the district.”
The atmosphere shifted to joy when the Dwenasehemaa, Nana Sarpongmaa Kumankuma I, rose to speak. She expressed delight at seeing beneficiaries from across the district, not just her own community. She praised the quality of the items and the careful planning of the event, calling it “highly impressive and commendable.” Her words carried pride, as though she herself had received a gift.
The day was marked by unity. Present were the DCE, the District Coordinating Director, heads of departments, Assembly staff, Assembly Members, elders of the palace, awardees with their families, the press, and members of the public. Together, they witnessed not just a distribution of items, but a celebration of dignity, empowerment, and shared responsibility.
As the sun set over Dwenase, the message was clear: when government, traditional leaders, and communities work together, progress is not just promised—it is delivered.