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DCE CUT SOD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 24 HR ECONOMY MARKET IN 36 MONTHS AT ASOUFUA.

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The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly (ANNDA), Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 cut sod for the commencement of the 24 hour economy market in Asoufua earmarked for completion in 36 months.

 

In attendance were the DCE, Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, District Coordinating Director, Mr Akowuah Antwi, staffs, Information Services Department, Chiefs, queenmothers, and elders of Asoufua, religious heads of various organisations, market traders in Asoufua, Assembly members, Unit committee members of Asougua, media, security, the consultant and contractor; and NDC party followers and all and sundry honoured and graced the grand sod-cut.

In his speech, the Asoufua-Adiembra Dikro and Chiarman for the event, Nana Afrane Boateng was grateful to the organisers for the chairman position but entreated all present to rally behind him in the process.

He called for unity among Nananom and the people of Asoufua citing the project as one that has come for all and none other.

Adiembra Dikro commended the government, DCE and every Individual for citing Asoufua for the 24hour economy market and prayed it will be considered and acknowledged.

Taking the stand to enlightened all present, the Eco Planners Engineering Consult as consultant to the contractor, Darlingterk Company Ltd, Engineer Daniel Yeboah threw light on the project and later handed the projects documents to the DCR who afterwards handed it to the contractor.

The contractor was urged to treat the project with all utmost urgency and professionalism.

Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, the DCE having the opportunity to address the audience, said the implemented flagship project is marked for 36 months in completion but the contractor has assured them of completion working hard to meet target months or less.

He assured all present of the Assembly’s readiness to monitor and direct where necessary for the completion of the project, leaving no stone unturned.

DCE entreated the market traders and audiences present of a relocation policy and registration of names instituted to mitigate challenges set to come over such project on existing ones.

Mr. Zechariah showed praises on the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, Nananom, and all stakeholders for the realised promise.

Nana Banie Ahenkan II, Asoufua Obaapanin said Nananom are ever ready to monitor to see the project completed. She however, urged the contractor to speed and work towards set agenda.

Obaapanin assured traders of a smooth process of relocation and registration of names as well as entitlement of a shop or shed.

She was optimistic that the project will boost the local economy of the District and as much expa d businesses in the locality.

Traders who shared the sentiment commended the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, Ashabti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, DCR, Nananom, Assembly man, Hon. Osei Kwaku Michael and all for they hoped for a state-of-the-art market and now they have had one commenced for construction.

They prayed they will be prioritized after completion before others.

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DCE ENGAGES CHIEFS AND ELDERS OVER BAREKESE AND OWABI DAM CRISES.

By in Agriculture, Development

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly, Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla has held a stakeholder meeting with chiefs and elders around Barekese and Owab Dam to take a resolution over encroachment and pollution challenges faced by the two water bodies.

The noble meeting was held on Friday, the 22nd of May, 2026, at the district capital, Barekese.

Officials from the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), the District Chief Executive, Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, District Coordinating Director, Rev. Mr. Akowuah Antwi, Presiding Member, Rev. Hon. Simon Karikari Bonsu, Chiefs who were settlers and relocated to Asoufua, Ghana Police Service (GPS) NADMO, staffs, Assembly members for Asoufua-Asamang, Achiase, Marban and Barekese electroal areas, the media and all and sundry who formed part of the engagement respectively were in attendance.

 

In his welcome address, Rev. Mr. Antwi was honored; stakeholders have responded positively to the invitation, indicating their readiness to help the DCE and the Assembly faced the issue with urgency.

He called on them to demonstrate openness and contribute when necessary to the issue at hand. Once again he welcome them and assured then of the DCE’s and Assembly’s cooperation to a successful discourse.

Addressing stakeholders gathered, the government’s representatives for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Hon. Mba revealed to stakeholders through a video presentation the devastating status of the Barekese Dam and the plastic waste and filth that has polluted the Dam which serves as drinking water for the people of Ashanti and beyond.

He further made stakeholders see the illegal activities that has gradually narrowed and reduced the water turbidity of the Dam and where Chiefs have a role to play.

He called on all stakeholders present to help in arriving at a decision and finding a concrete solution to the issue at hand.

Open Discussion

Chiefs who opined to the discourse revealed that though government made commitment to the land compensation to Chiefs. As of the crop compensation to affected farmers and entitled owners till date (2026) that has not been made.

It was explained that the land was once a settlement where houses were built, people lived, Chiefs ruled and major activity was farming. The government procurement to use the place for a construction of Dam and a relocation was successful but compensation was partly resolved.

They further added that during the process about two hundred meters (200m) was left to not encroached and had GWL guards patrol the boundary continually, but over some time those guards have left their duties leading to current encroachment.

 

In the area of administrative incompetencies Ghana Water Limited (GWL) were pin pointed. Nananom revealed many instances when letters of concerns and oversight responsibilities left to rot over the happenings in the Dam area were issued to GWL to act but until now (2026) no response from the entity.

Nananom said as of the farming activities, they have no role in it and called on GWL to provide evidence to that. They however asked GWL to start making arrest on farmers who have encroached and allow the law deal with them.

Responding to the administrative incapacity, the Ghana Water Limited admitted but said due to administrative takeover by the Water Resources Comssion (WRC) mandated for the full supervision of both dams their authority has ceased and could do little on the issue. They are worried and have communicated same to the Commission.

Resolution
After back and forth blame on GWL, the DCE called on stakeholders especially chiefs and elders on the proposition to cement the problem.

Some of the chiefs raised arresting defaulters who have violate the order and entered the forest or buffer zone to farm to set as example to others who violates order.

Others called for the action against those whose houses, and waste products or produce have been connected to the river or dump waste in the river during heavy rain

MAIDEN 2026 STAFF DURBAR HELD FOR EMPLOYEES OF ATWIMA NWABIAGYA NORTH DISTRICT

By in Agriculture, Development, Politics

The Atwima Nwabiagya North District, under the leadership of Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, District Chief Executive, and the District Coordinating Director, Rev. Mr, Akowuah Antwi has organized a maiden 2026 staff durbar and send-off ceremony for some staff.

The ceremony was held on Thursday, 14th of May, 2026 at the District’s conference hall.

Officers who have retired and those who have been transfered were acknowledged for a service well delivered for the development of the Assembly.

In his opening remarks, the District Coordinating Director, Rev. Mr. Akowuah Antwi called for unity among staffs devoid of lackadaisical tune towards work.

Placing much emphasis on timeliness and work efficiency, Rev. Antwi cautioned staff to prioritize the service’s ethics and other governing rules in the services over excuses.

Rev. Akowuah urged staffs to be more professionals in thier dressing and engagement with the people as service are rendered.

He assured staff of his commitment to revive their ‘sleeping’ welfare and include other attachments to make more attractive and better.

Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, District Chief Executive (DCE) called for unity, suppot for development and assured staff of a bungalow or quarters for staff as his tenure in office.

The DCE was certain with the able staff behind him, his vision is secured and achievable.

Officers, Mr. S. M Abdul-Rahman who just retired, Mad. Dora Boaduwaa, Ms. Mustapha Hawa and Mr. Abdulia Abdul Salam who were on transfer were all appreciated for their services.

On behalf of the sending off comrades, the Hon. Richard Kwadwo Wassawu, Assemblyman for Fufuo Electoral Area who represented Mr. S. M Abdul-Rahman thanked the DCE and management for a recognized acknowledgement and prayed the District develops under their administration.

Ms. Kesia Twenewaa Tabiri, Head of Human Resource Department, was grateful to DCE and Director for the initiatives and commended staff for selfless services for the district but prayed for more. “For he who whom much is given much is expected.”

Staff who spoke with this report was baffled over what they just witnessed since nothing of the sort has been done and they were grateful to Director and DCE.

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ATWIMA NWABIAGYA NORTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY HELD FIRST ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

By in Agriculture, Development

On Tuesday, 5th May, 2026, (Barrkese) the Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly organised the first ordinary General Assembly meeting in the capacity of the Presiding Member (PM), Rev. Hon. Simon Karikari Bonsu

In his opening remarks, Rev. Hon. Bonsu welcomed members to the maiden 2026 General Assembly and urged members to contribute more effectively to the progress of the meeting and benefit to the people they represent.

 

After correction and all other necessary protocols have been addressed, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly, Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla spoke to the people of Atwima through their representatives.

Hon. Mba touched on many areas during his administration that has made tremendous progress.

According to him, “as part of efforts by the assembly to address the development needs of the people and the timely release of funds by the Central Government, the following projects were at various stages of construction.”

On projects

Construction of two (2) school blocks, rehabilitation of four (4) school blocks at various communities. Construction of two (2) number health facilities at Ntensere and Ataase and a conversion of health facility at Asoufua. Twenty-three (23) construction of mechanized boreholes scattered across various communities in the district. One community center at Asamang, and four procurement of four (4) number waste containers and four (4) number of refuse bins.

Security
The DCE said the district has enjoyed peaceful and stable businesses under his leadership as District Security Council Chair (DISEC) as strategic measures were as put in place to address discomfort.

“This is attributed to the strong collaboration between the security agencies, traditional authorities, and the general public. The Assembly will continue to support the security agencies with the necessary logistics and assistance to maintain peace and order.”

Sanitation

He outlined number evacuations conducted along monthly clean up exercise held at communities to combat the waste problem faced by the district.

Revenue/finance
The DCE mentioned the budgetary allocations for the year 2025 and 2026 and how through financial discipline have made progress to the peoples’ satisfaction.

“I wish to assure this House that the 2025 expenditure performance reflects prudent financial management and strict adherence to approved budgetary allocations.” My administration remains firmly committed to ensuring that.”

Hon. Mba proposed to management and the adoption of the various auxiliary committees and members to augment activities of the assembly; Drip Machine Management Committee and others.

Bringing his address to an end, he called on all and sundry to come together as development does not run on a single shoulder.

“The task of developing our district requires collective commitment, discipline, and unwavering dedication from all stakeholders.”

Reports from various entities were tabled for discussion and management action, such were Transport policy, Public Relations and Complaints Committee (PRCC), Executive Committee Report (EXCO)

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DCE FOR ATWIMA NWABIAGYA NORTH HANDS OVER 8 NUMBER WASTE BINS TO AUGMENT SANITATION IN THE DISTRICT.

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The District Chief Executive for Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly, Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, has handed over 4 skip containers and 4 dustbins to assist its battle against the indiscriminate throwing of rubbish in communities and market centers.

The move he shared will help reduce waste product that is haphazardly damp.

The DCE commissioned and handed over the waste bins on Tuesday, 5th May, 2026, at the forecourt of the assembly during the ongoing general assembly meeting.

Addressing the media, Hon. Mba expressed heartfelt gratitude to the president and all sundry for understanding his vision and walking the talk of what to achieve for the district.

Hon. Mba further said the commissioning of the waste containers will promote a clean and healthy environment for the district through beneficiary communities.

Considering the inadequacy, Hon. DCE assured the people of Atwima Nwabiagya North that expedited processes are underway to procure a number of waste containers to include others left out.

Adding to the address, Rev. Hon. Simon Karikari Bonsu, Presiding Member who doubles as the Chairman of the Public Relations and Complaints Committee (PRCC) and Assemblyman for the Adankwame Electoral Area, commended the DCE and urged beneficiary members to work effortlessly in using the container for its intended purposes and prioritizing a culture of maintenance.

Assembly members who shared their concerns welcomed the waste containers, as it has become their ‘headache’ since refuse sites hardly had waste containers for collection, polluting their communities.

They thanked the Hon. DCE and his vision for these interventions and prayed more will follow soon since not many of them will benefit from the current number of bins.

DCE MEETS WITH MARKET SWEEPERS

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On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the District Capital, Barekese of the Atwima Nwabiagya North, the District Chief Executive, Hon. Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, held interactive deliberations with cleaners in our various market centers and other offices of the assembly.

 

In his engagement, Mr. Mba commended the sweepers for their hard work and made sure the markets were always sanitized for businesses.

He urged and entreated them to work tirelessly to make the district a sanitary, clean environment.

Participants contributed to the meeting by way of sharing their challenges encountered in the cleaning of those markets.

After noting their concerns and the absence of the DCE, the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Akowuah Antwi, spoke to assist with the DCE to make their concerns worked on, and he wished them well in their service delivery to the district.

ATWIMA NWABIAGYA NORTH HEALTH DIRECTORATE (ANNHD) UNDER GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (GHS) HAS LUNCHED NETWORK OF PRACTICE (NoP) PROGRAMME FOR QUALITY HEALTH DELIVERY.

By in Development, Uncategorized

On Tuesday, the 28th of January 2025, the Atwima Nwabiagya North Health Directorate under the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Ministry of Health (MoH) lunched and commenced the Network of Practice programme at the District Office.

The programme according to the District Director of Health, Mr. Eric Sarpong is meant to provide quality and of high repute health care to patients in the district.

He emphasized that, the programme was going to eased some economical hardship on patients who had to make transit from hospitals and other various distanced health centers for treatment when it can be handled ‘locally’.

Mr Sarpong, explained that the new model has created a central health point (hub) where severe health cases that is capped on other health centers be referred to for onward health provision.

The District Director on Health urged and encouraged stakeholders and teams to make the programme a success through available resources provided.

The District Coordinating Director and Ag. DCE for Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly reiterated how important the programme is to the District and charged all health workers and centers to make high input in the programme.

He assured stakeholders of the Assembly’s readiness to support in various resources deem satisfactory to the programme in the district.

Stakeholders discussions and other concerns were made in order to safeguard and bring the programme to a high repute.

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WORAPONG ELECTORAL AREA GETS LIGHT

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The District Chief Executive for Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly, Hon. Rebecca Yeboah, and the Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency, Hon. Benito Owusu-Bio, have commissioned a rural electrification for the people of Worapong Electoral Area.

The people of Worapong, Adagya, Boahenkwaa 1 & 2, Atamso, Ataase, and other related communities under the watch of the Assembly have over the years slept in darkness, whereas others used solar lamps and torches to keep their rooms crystal clear.

The Hon. MP, in his assurances, has that the people will have light for their businesses and use light for other things before he leaves office. And low and behold, the assurance was made possible on Wednesday, the 4th of

They were accompanied by the District Information Officer of Atwima Nwabiagya North District, Party Faithfuls, Parliamentary Candidate Elect, Hon. Frank Yeboah, Electrical Company of Ghana (ECG)-Offinso, and others who formed the party of the ceremony. In her address, the Hon. DCE thanked the President for acknowledging their demand and urged users of the electricity to be circumspect with the power they generate as well as loads they later compound on the transformers. She called for votes come Saturday, the 7th of December 2024, when Ghana goes on polls to elect President and Parliamentary Candidates.
Hon. Yeboah asked voters to exercise their franchise in a peaceful manner.

Hon. Benito was extremely excited for the promise made possible and called on voters to be more peaceful in the election come December 7 and not resort to electrical violence.

The team turned on lights in the areas aforementioned and made sure indeed light had materialized in the areas before setting off.

Residence who shared their joy could not have enough words and appreciation expressed considering how far they have lived in darkness under the watch of torches and lamps and now a full light. They only prayed the government would continue with his deeds for his people. They promised to adhere to what has been shared by the ECG officials and make sure the lights were not tempered with.

RIGHT TO INFORMATION COMMISSION OF ASHANTI REGIONAL BRANCH PAYS A WORKING VISIT TO ATWIMA NWABIAGYA NORTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

By in Development, Politics

On Tuesday 26th November, 2024 there were officers from the Right to Information Commission of Ashanti Regional branch stationed in Kumasi paying a visit to the Atwima Nwabiagya North District.

 

The main objective of the visit was to monitor and evaluate the operations of the Right to information officer in the institution as well as how information on RTI law is handled in the institution generally.


In the picture from left is the RTI (Right to information officer) Nana Nhyiraba, Hon Kofi Amoako a staff of the commission, Mr. Abdul Mikiab the District Coordinating director and at the extreme right Mr. Isaac Antwi a staff of the commission.

 

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DIALOGUE HELD IN ATWIMA NWABIAGYA NORTH

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On the 19th day of November 2024, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipal held a dialogue with Parliament candidates of the various political parties, observers, and concerned voters (residents) in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipal.

The meeting was held at the conference hall of the municipality.
Mr. Emmanuel Appiah, the Municipal Director for NCCE, educated the various parliamentary candidates, observers, and residents on the 2024 election protocols and concerns and how important it is for voters to exercise their franchise. He advised the political parties and representatives to ensure that their members make the election peaceful.


Mr. Appiah urged voters to go all out and vote for their favorite candidate since that is their utmost right in the constitution.
Representing the parliamentary candidates were the New Patriotic Party, Independent Candidate, and the New Force.
Frank Yeboah, the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party in the constituency, had the opportunity to roll out his policies and his intentions to the good people in the constituency when voted into power. He talked about education, security, health, the economy, and other policies in the constituency and promised to work when voted into power. He rolled out many other policies that he has for the people in the constituency.


So was the opportunity given to other parliamentary candidates to put before the gatherers their policies as well as seek their vote in the upcoming general election.


A good number of the residents in the constituency or municipality who were invited to the seminar were also given the chance to speak out and put out their concerns plus other unknown issues to the parliamentary candidates present.
They were assured of getting their concerns addressed when they voted for any one of them to power.