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Yilo Krobo Assembly Retains Tengey as Presiding Member with 59 Votes

The Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region has retained Hon. Edwin Yao Tengey as its Presiding Member after he secured 59 votes out of the 65-member Assembly.

Date Created : 10/1/2026 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Mary Ayertey/Ghanadistricts.com

Hon. Tengey, who stood unopposed, obtained 59 votes, representing 90.77 per cent of the votes cast, exceeding the required two-thirds majority needed for his retention.

The election was attended by the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, who commended members of the Assembly for conducting the exercise peacefully and in an orderly manner.

Hon. Awatey, who previously served as Presiding Member of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly, expressed her appreciation for the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the election.

She also commended the leadership of the Assembly and its efforts towards attracting development projects to the municipality.

The Regional Minister further highlighted ongoing efforts to improve road infrastructure in the Eastern Region under the Government’s Big Push programme. Recent government reporting confirms that work has commenced on the 34-kilometre Somanya Roundabout–Dodowa Road and selected inner roads in Somanya.

She also indicated that the Department of Feeder Roads had assessed several roads in the upper part of the Yilo Krobo Municipality, with contracts expected to be awarded to facilitate their construction.

The successful retention of Hon. Edwin Yao Tengey is expected to provide continuity in the leadership of the Assembly as members work with the Municipal Assembly management and other stakeholders to advance local development and strengthen local governance.

The Assembly leadership has expressed its commitment to continued collaboration with Assembly Members, traditional authorities, government agencies and other stakeholders to improve infrastructure and the general wellbeing of residents in the Yilo Krobo Municipality.