The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) has received high praise from the central government for its judicious management of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), marked by the rapid progress of two major Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds currently under construction in the municipality.

Municipal Chief Executive Israel Adjetey Otchenmah has overseen the initiation of several projects that are now nearing completion, drawing commendation from the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim. The Minister expressed his satisfaction during a presentation of the projects on Tuesday, June 24, 2026.

The two primary healthcare facilities—located at Teshie Zongo (near Daras School) and Martey Tsuru—were presented to the Minister by the Municipal Coordinating Director of LEKMA. Hon. Ibrahim was particularly delighted with the Assembly’s innovative approach to construction, noting its resort to building vertical structures to make the most efficient use of the scarce land available in the densely populated city.

"It is refreshing to see LEKMA making such prudent use of its DACF and Internally Generated Fund (IGF)," Hon. Ibrahim stated. "The decision to build vertical structures is particularly commendable given the scarcity of land in our urban centres. If all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) followed this example, we would resolve many of the challenges confronting our people at the local level in no time."

The Minister contended that replicating this level of efficiency across all assemblies would rapidly address fundamental developmental hurdles facing local communities.

Why this matters

* Primary healthcare access: CHPS compounds are community-based primary healthcare facilities designed to bring essential health services closer to communities. Presenting these projects signals progress toward improved maternal, child, and preventive health services in Ledzokuku, ensuring residents have access to basic outpatient care without long-distance travel.

* Local governance: The presentation underscores LEKMA’s active role in coordinating municipal development projects and transparently communicating progress to both the public and central government representatives.

* Community engagement: Successful CHPS operations typically involve community health volunteers and local engagement to ensure services reach residents. Once operational, these facilities are expected to bolster immunization drives and maternal health outcomes through robust community participation.

With the projects currently nearing completion, the Assembly is poised to deliver a significant boost to public health infrastructure in Teshie and its surrounding communities.