The District Chief Executive for Asene Manso Akroso District Assembly, Hon. Eric Ahinakwa, recently held his inaugural meeting with traditional authorities, opinion leaders, and residents from Akyem Manso, Akyem Batabi, and Atiankama Nkwanta.

The meeting provided a platform for the DCE to introduce himself, share his vision for the district, and gather concerns and recommendations from the community.

Also to discuss pressing development issues and identify strategies to improve education, roads, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, water, sanitation, and other key sectors.

Building Strong Partnerships

Prior to the meeting, the DCE, accompanied by the District Coordinating Director, Assembly members, and officers of the Assembly, paid courtesy visits to the chiefs of the three communities.

The chiefs included Obrempong Sintim Poku of Akyem Manso, Barimah Oppong Kyekyeku II of Akyem Batabi, and the chief of Atiankama Nkwanta.

Addressing Community Challenges

During the meeting, the District Chief Executive for the Asene Manso Akroso District Assembly, Hon. Eric Ahinakwa, called on the residents, including assembly members, to rise above partisan and personal interests to discuss issues and make vital decisions for the collective development of the district.

Additionally, he counsels them to avoid propagating lies that would damage the reputations of public officials.

He noted that the district, one of the most deprived in Ghana, required the united efforts of all stakeholders to build the necessary infrastructure to improve living conditions and the socio-economic well-being of its people.

Hon. Eric Ahinakwa stressed that accelerating the district’s development agenda would depend on the collective contributions of all residents.

The DCE noted that traditional leaders play a critical role in shaping the future of the district and emphasized that collaboration and partnership are essential in addressing the challenges facing their communities.

He assured the traditional leaders that his administration will work together with them to find solutions to pressing issues affecting their respective communities.

The DCE outlined key areas of focus, including sanitation, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, and creation of employment.

According to him, his approach will be inclusive, involving all stakeholders in the decision-making process.

The DCE expressed his excitement about the opportunities ahead and confidence in building a brighter future for the district through collective efforts.

Traditional Chiefs

The traditional chiefs welcomed the DCE’s initiative and commended the Assembly for engaging with the community.

The chief of Manso-Akyem and also the Benkumhene of the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area, Obrempong Sintim Poku, on behalf of the other traditional leaders, highlighted several challenges facing their communities, including sanitation, infrastructure development, and youth empowerment, and pledged their support in addressing these issues.

Additionally, Barima Oppong Kyekyeku, the chief of Akyem Batabi, also called for a cordial relationship between the DCE and the Member of Parliament for the area.

He emphasized that such collaboration would be crucial in bringing more development to the district.

A New Era of Cooperation

The DCE expressed his appreciation for the traditional leaders’ continued support and assured them of his dedication to strengthening unity and cooperation between the Assembly, traditional authorities, and opinion leaders in the district.

“Together, they aim to resolve the challenges facing the district and promote its development,” he said.