The meeting, presided over by the Presiding Member (PM), Hon. Lawrence Kartey Ngunekpeku, provided a platform for Assembly Members to discuss matters affecting the district and for the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Modjifa Tanihu J.J.F. Mills-Nkrumah, to present his Executive Report, highlighting key developments and activities undertaken since the previous ordinary meeting.

In his address, the DCE outlined several projects completed or undertaken by the Assembly, including a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Lolonya, equipped with accommodation for a midwife, furniture and a 10,000-litre poly tank, as well as a six-unit classroom block at Aditcherekope, complete with an office, store, staff common room and toilet facilities.

He attributed the achievements to the collective efforts of stakeholders, including the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Hon. Daniel Kessie Bessey, Assembly Members and the people of Ada West.

Hon. Mills-Nkrumah also commended President John Dramani Mahama for his commitment to increasing the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), describing the move as a significant boost to local development.

He noted that the establishment of CHPS compounds had brought considerable relief to pregnant women and other residents who previously travelled long distances to access healthcare services.

The DCE emphasised that, as the highest decision-making body at the district level under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), the Assembly had a responsibility to account to the people through their elected and appointed representatives.

As part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability, he disclosed that the Assembly had handed over eight completed projects to beneficiary communities on September 29 and 30, 2026, following joint inspections involving contractors, Assembly Members and community leaders.

According to him, the projects represented an investment of approximately GH¢4.3 million, financed through the DACF since September 2025. He added that the GPRTU terminal shed at Sege was funded entirely from the Assembly’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF).

The projects handed over included three CHPS compounds at Lolonya, Wokumagbe and Luhour, all with staff accommodation; a six-unit classroom block at Aditcherekope; a three-unit classroom block at Bornikope; ten-seater water closet toilet facilities for boys and girls at the Ada Senior Technical School (ASTECH); a new ten-seater KVIP toilet facility at Koluedor Basic School; and the renovation of an existing ten-seater water closet facility.

The DCE further revealed that the Assembly was pursuing a request by ASTECH for a modern science laboratory through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), stressing the importance of investing in science education to prepare the next generation of doctors, engineers and scientists.

Education and Girl-Child Support

On education, Hon. Mills-Nkrumah reported that, as of October 15, 2026, the District Education Directorate had recorded 54 basic schools across five circuits: Afiadenyigba, Anyamam, Koluedor, Sege and Songor.

The schools had a combined enrolment of 15,281 learners, comprising 7,857 boys and 7,424 girls. Of the total number, 10,618 pupils were in kindergarten and primary schools, while 4,663 were enrolled in junior high schools.

He said the figures highlighted the need for sustained investment in educational infrastructure and resources, particularly in the Anyamam Circuit, which alone accounted for nearly 4,800 learners.

As part of measures to promote girl-child education and reduce absenteeism, the DCE disclosed that the district had received 25,000 pieces of sanitary pads, which had been distributed to girls in basic schools and ASTECH, the district’s only secondary-level institution.

He explained that the initiative was intended to address menstrual hygiene challenges and encourage girls to remain in school and complete their education.

Revenue Mobilisation

On revenue performance, the DCE revealed that the Assembly had mobilised approximately GH¢2 million as of September 2026, against an annual target of GH¢3.5 million, representing about 57 per cent of the projected revenue.

He attributed the shortfall to challenges in revenue mobilisation and explained that the situation had constrained the Assembly’s ability to implement some planned activities.

He therefore underscored the need to strengthen revenue collection to support development initiatives and improve service delivery across the district.

Peace and Security

Addressing peace and security concerns, Hon. Mills-Nkrumah acknowledged growing tensions between Electrochem Ghana Limited and communities in and around Anyamam and Sege.

He also referred to demonstrations by former employees of the company over delays in the payment of their terminal benefits, expressing regret that some demonstrators sustained injuries following police intervention.

He assured the Assembly that the District Security Council was actively engaging relevant stakeholders, while the Assembly was facilitating dialogue to resolve the concerns.

“We take no side except the side of peace, fairness and the law,” he stated.

The DCE assured affected workers and host communities that their concerns would be heard and urged them to express their grievances peacefully.

He also called on Electrochem Ghana Limited to deal fairly with its workers and host communities and fulfil its obligations under the law.

Hon. Mills-Nkrumah stressed that restoring peace and strengthening investor confidence in Ada West remained key priorities for the Assembly, noting that both objectives could be achieved through mutual trust and constructive engagement.

Present at the meeting were heads of the various centralised and decentralised departments and agencies, as well as the Ada West District Coordinating Director, Mr. Namele Firimin-Roger Nabiebakye.