EdBondzie – ADENTAN MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

ADENTAN MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE TAKES BOLD STEPS TO IMPROVE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION RATES IN THE MUNICIPALITY

EdBondzie — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:28:25 +0000

Determined to boost vaccination rates, Adentan Municipal Health Directorate has embraced a large-scale immunization campaign led by GAVI in partnership with the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health (GCNH). This initiative, covering 100 districts nationwide, is being locally implemented by Agenda Developers Organization in collaboration with the Municipal Health Directorate.

At the launch, Municipal Health Director Dr. Priscilla Opoku expressed deep gratitude for the timely intervention. She pointed out that the municipality, ranked as the worst-performing district in Ghana’s 2024 vaccination coverage report, urgently needs targeted solutions to overcome persistent challenges.

Municipal Disease Control Officer Dr. Elliot Amankwah highlighted a key concern—vaccine hesitancy, notably in areas like Nii Ashalley and Gbentannaa zones. Yet, he commended zones such as Koose and Sutsurunaa for their encouraging acceptance and progress, as supported by recent research findings.

Leading the charge on the ground, Mr. John Dei, Executive Director of Agenda Developers, conducted a comprehensive training session for community volunteers. The session focused on mastering data collection tools and effective engagement strategies. The aim is to monitor vaccination defaulters, educate communities on immunization benefits, and dismantle misconceptions around childhood vaccines.

This collaborative, grassroots-driven approach is not only expected to enhance immunization coverage significantly but also empower communities with essential health knowledge. As Adentan embarks on this transformative journey, optimism continues to rise regarding its long-term impact on public health and child well-being.

SOURCE: ISD/ AMHD/ AGENDA DEVELOPERS, ADENTAN

SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTH ASSEMBLY OF THE ADENTAN MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

EdBondzie — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:14:47 +0000

The Adentan Municipal Assembly (AdMA) held its Second Ordinary General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, 31^st July 2024 to discuss reports from Executive Committee and Zonal Councils. The 2024 Revived Composite Budget and 2024 Revived Annual Action Plans were among the issues discussed. The meeting’s objectives were threefold: to address key matters, review progress and set the stage for the year ahead

The meeting was presided over by the Presiding Member, Hon. Mahamud Ya-Adzagey and attended by key stakeholders, including Hon. Assembly Members, Head of Departments and Units, Zonal Council Directors, Media Representatives and other staff of the Assembly.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Ebenezer Doku, in his address, highlighted certain programs and activities undertaken during the period under review. He also announced that the Assembly will be constructing stores at the Adentan Lorry Station to give a facelift to the place and help organize the transport unions to be more effective.

A significant focus of the meeting was the presentation and consideration of the 2024 Revised Composite Budget. Members scrutinized the financial plan, to ensure its alignment with the Assembly’s objectives and effective allocation of resources.

The 2024 Revised Annual Action Plan was also presented, outlining strategic priorities and goals for the remaining quarters of the year. Members provided feedback and input, shaping the plan to meet the Assembly’s aspirations and the needs of the people they represented.

In culmination, the 2024 Revised Composite Budget as well as the 2024 Revised Annual Action Plan were approved by the Assembly.

Zonal Council reports were also presented, showcasing Zonal Council progress and initiatives. Recommendations were also made as members engaged in a productive discussion, sharing best practices and identifying areas for collaboration.

AdMA HELD ENTERANCE MEETING FOR THE 1ST QUARTER 2024 MONITORING EXERCISE.

EdBondzie — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:50:52 +0000

The Adentan Municipal Assembly (AdMA) received officials from the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) on Tuesday, 11^th June 2024 for the commencement of the First Quarter Performance Monitoring Exercise. The Team from the RCC was led by the Director of Administration, Prince Newman.

Addressing the meeting, the Director of Administration at the RCC noted that the exercise was in line with the functions of the RCC enshrined in the Section 188 of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). He also expressed commendation to the Management and Staff for their show of inclusiveness and commitment to the exercise. He stated that AdMA was the first Assembly they had experienced such massive attendance by staff. He further stated that staff were not new to the exercise, hence expected prompt resume to the calls of the team.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Ebenezer Doku welcomed all present and urged Heads of Departments and Units to corporate with the team. He assured the team of prompt responsiveness by staff.

PLANT FOR THE FUTURE- MINISTER URGES SHS STUDENTS AT FAFRAHA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.

EdBondzie — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:48:54 +0000

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has urged students at Fafraha Community Senior High School to prioritize their studies for a brighter future.

Hon. Glover emphasized the importance of academic diligence when addressing a gathering of students and community members at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Green Ghana Day on Friday, June 7, 2024 organized by the Adentan Municipal Assembly at Fafraha Community Senior High School.

Hon. Glover highlighted the need for students to excel in their exams to progress academically and become successful professionals such as doctors, nurses, engineers, etc. Drawing from his own experiences, he recounted how his journey to becoming a minister was possible due to hard work and determination. He added that he had to do menial jobs like selling cooked eggs and shining shoes to support his education. He therefore urged the students to appreciate the government’s support in paying their school fees and to focus on their studies.

Furthermore, the minister encouraged the students to care for the trees they had planted, seeing it as their contribution to the community and the environment.

The Green Ghana Day event, held at the Fafraha Community SHS Multipurpose Hall, under the theme; ‘Growing for Greener Tomorrow’, aims to plant over 1,200 trees this year across the Adentan Municipality.

The Green Ghana Project is an initiative launched by the government of Ghana in 2021 with the aim of planting millions of trees annually. The project is part of a larger effort to combat deforestation, promote environmental sustainability, and mitigate the effects of climate change in the country.

The goal of the Project is to raise awareness about the importance of trees in preserving the environment and to encourage individuals, communities, and organizations to actively participate in tree planting activities. By planting millions of trees, the project seeks to increase the country’s forest cover, enhance biodiversity, and improve the overall quality of the environment for present and future generations.

Since its launch in 2021, the Green Ghana Project has received widespread support from various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and individuals across the country.

The event was graced by several notable figures, including the Greater Accra Regional Chief Director, Adentan Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Ebenezer Doku, NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Adentan Constituency Ms. Akosua Manu, the Chief and Queen Mother of Fafraha, as well as Hon. Assembly Members, Unit Committee Members, and some Heads of Departments/Unit of the Assembly.

UTILIZE OPPORTUNITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS- THE MCE TELLS

EdBondzie — Fri, 10 May 2024 11:29:51 +0000

The General Assembly of the Adentan Municipal Assembly held its First Ordinary meeting of the First Session of the Fifth Assembly on Wednesday, 8^th to Friday,10^th May 2024.

The meeting was attended by the Hon. Assembly members, Hon Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Municipal Coordinating Director, Hon. Member of Parliament for the Adentan Constituency and heads of departments and units of the Assembly.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Ebenezer Doku delivering his Sessional Address to the House noted that “while our Municipality generally enjoys a sense of calm, we are not immune to security challenges with reported incidents of break-ins, assaults, theft and fire outbreaks, the influx of foreign nationals and accompanying activities, land guard activities and land litigation persist”.

He noted that despite ongoing efforts by the Assembly to combat these crimes through support from security agencies, it is imperative that the Assembly leverage every opportunity to raise awareness among our residents about the importance of vigilance and reporting suspicious activities to appropriate authorities.

He therefore entreated Hon. Assembly Members and staff of the Assembly to maximize every opportunity given to educate/sensitize residents of the importance of being vigilant and taking the initiative to report suspicious activities to relevant authorities.

He assured that the security agencies are relentless in ensuring that the peace the residents enjoyed was not disrupted.

In the address, Hon. Ebenezer Doku also touched on other areas of equal concerns such as, developmental projects within the Municipality, Health, environmental sanitation, social services, local economic development, administrative and human resource issues and update on implementation of government flagship projects within the Municipality.

Hon. Doku further praised the unity and dedication among staff, stating that the unity and steadfastness displayed by staff of the Adentan Municipal Assembly are sources of pride and he is confident that their collective unity will serve as a powerful catalyst for the development of the Municipality.

ADENTAN MCE ENGAGES SCHOOL FEEDING CATERERS AHEAD OF CONTRACT RENEWAL.

EdBondzie — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:59:02 +0000

The Adentan Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Ebenezer Doku, on Thursday, 18^th April 2024 met with school feeding caterers in the municipality to discuss the renewal of their contracts and challenges confronting them. The meeting, held at the municipal Assembly’s marriage department conference hall, addressed the needs of the caterers whose contracts had expired.

Among the requirements for contract renewal are the Business Operating permit and Health card. Mr. Augustine Cyril Jonah, the Municipal Revenue Accountant, and Ms. Josephine Boateng, Senior Environmental Health Analyst used the opportunity to educate the caterers on the need of obtaining business operating permit and Health cards respectively.

Ms. Josephine stressed the importance of the health card in preventing the transmission of diseases through the food served to students by the caterers as one may not know what he/she is suffering from until you undergo health examination.

The caterers, meeting the new MCE for the first time since his appointment in February, expressed their gratitude for the opportunity and outlined some of the challenges they face. These challenges as mentioned include delayed payments, security issues, and discrepancies in student enrollment lists provided to them.

The caterers also raised concerns about teachers not being part of the school feeding program but still requesting food, sometimes taking more than the students themselves meanwhile they are not paid based on number of teachers and students they feed, rather number of students only on the enrolment list.

The MCE, Hon. Ebenezer Doku assured the caterers that he would meet with school heads to address the issues raised. The Assistant Municipal Development Planning Officer, Mr. Paa Kweku Ofosu-Tenkorang thanked the caterers for their attendance and encouraged them to renew their permits and cards promptly. He emphasized the importance of these documents for future contract applications.

The caterers numbering about 24 expressed gratitude to the management and Hon. Ebenezer Doku for listening to their challenges and requested the MCE’s quick intervention.

SOURCE: ISD-ADENTAN

BOTWE SCHOOL JUNCTION PROTOA PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ADENTAN MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE

EdBondzie — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:38:36 +0000

The Botwe School Junction branch of the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) visited the newly appointed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Adentan Municipal Assembly on Thursday, 18th April 2024, to extend a warm welcome and congratulations to him upon his appointment by the president.

Led by their chairman, Mr. Yaya Mohammed, the group raised concerns about challenges faced by drivers within the Botwe enclave, such as the absence of a designated car station and the issue of floating drivers that they want the assembly to address.

Mr. Mohammed highlighted the need for a car station, suggesting that an unused government land behind the Sowah Din Basic School at Botwe be developed for this purpose. He also expressed worries about floating drivers disrupting their operations and urged the MCE to address this issue promptly.

In response, Hon. Ebenezer Doku assured the union that he would work with stakeholders to resolve their grievances. He proposed using City Guards to monitor floating drivers, acknowledging that this may not completely solve the problem but could help mitigate their disruptions.

Furthermore, MCE pledged to visit the drivers at their operational centers to discuss ways to improve the sector and boost the socioeconomic development of the Municipal assembly.

The meeting was attended by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Ebenezer Doku, Municipal Transport Director, Mr. Sulemana Mahama, Municipal Road Engineer Mr. Emmanuel Salifu, Assembly member for Nmai Dzorn Electoral Area, Hon. David Animah Kwabena Atiah, Municipal Head of City Guards Mr. Gilbert Gariba, Assistant Municipal Development Planning Officer, Mr. Paa Kweku Ofosu-Tenkorang and some other drivers who were part of the delegation.

SOURCE: ISD-ADENTAN

BTTA INNAUGRAL CEREMONY

EdBondzie — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:33:18 +0000

The Borla Taxi Tricycle Association on Wednesday 17 April, 2024 inaugurated a cooperative in the Adentan Municipal Assembly to help stakeholders in the non-formal sector collect solid waste properly within the various communities.

Present at the inauguration is the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Ebenezer Doku, the Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD), Madam Racheal Fosua Sarpong, Ing. Harriet Osei-Tutu, solid waste specialist and Rep from GARID and Ministry of Sanitation, Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Andrew Nii Apai Aborhey and the National President of BTTA, Madam Lydia Bamful.

The MCE in his welcome address stated that BTTA has been accepted by the Sanitation Ministry and ADMA to bridge the gap between waste collectors and the Assemblies for progress in the management of solid waste. He added “Borla Taxi has been so necessary in managing solid waste in our communities with the help of GARID. ADMA is always winning awards; all this is possible with the help of BTTA.”

Additionally, the GARID project officer, Ing. Henrietta Osei-Tutu from the Sanitation Ministry said, their focus was only on the formal sector “but when we did, we saw a big difference and the sustainability is key.” From today we need to see the difference, with all needed PPE’s given to your organization. She added, the PPE’s must be taken seriously to prevent you from various diseases from the collection of solid waste.

She explained that, the Creation of Engineered Landfill and Transfer station for the North-Eastern side of Greater Accra to help clear waste and dump fust and close.

Madam Lydia Bamful, the National President of the Borla Taxi and Tricycle Asocial said “today is a great day for us, ADMA has always involved us in their works concerning solid waste.” She advised the members of BTTA to always carry all solid waste to its final landfill sites and not distribute the waste on the way, this she said would go a long way to help make our communities with ADMA clean always.

She thanked GARID for always being there for BTTA and that they still need ADMA to give them more help when task force arrests the bad nuts among them. “This our work would go a long way to create more jobs for the unemployed youths in our communities.”

The MCE presented the BTTA with Certificate of Registration from the Register General’s Department and Bye-Laws of the Assembly as a Working Document for the BORLA TAXI Operations. A set of the PPEs was presented to the BTTA.

The MCE in his closing remarks thanked all the Reps from GARID and Ministry of Sanitation for their help and said ADMA will continue to partner all stakeholders in the sanitation industry to make ADMA the best.

SOURCE: ISD ADERNTAN

ADMA DONATES TO THE MUSLIM COMMUNITIES

EdBondzie — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:45:31 +0000

The Adentan Municipal Assembly Municipal Assembly on Friday 5^thApril, 2024 donated bags of rice and boxes of cooking oil to The Council of Zongo Chiefs in the Adentan Municipality.

This donation is to show support to the Muslims in the various communities towards the Eid Celebrations which marks an end to the 30 days Ramadan by Muslims all over the world.

The Presentation was done at the Forecourt of AdMA which saw chiefs and opinion leaders, in the persons of the Adentan Chief Imam Alhaji Muntawakil, AdMA Council of Zongo Chiefs Sarki Abdul Kadri Yakubu Urmar, and some Constituency Executive of the NPP from the Adentan Municipality.

The food items would be distributed to the various mosques within the Zongo Communities in the Adentan Municipality,

The Head of The Council of Zongo Chiefs, Sarki Urmar said “the Zongo Community is grateful to the Adentan Municipality for their benevolent gestures towards Muslims. May Allah bless AdMA, and its staffs together.”

The Municipal Chief Executive of AdMA Hon. Ebenezer Doku said this is to help our brothers and sisters celebrate the EID happily with their families, “this would go a long way to strengthen the community support system in AdMA’’, he said

SOURCE: ISD AdMA

ADENTAN MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTES SUB COMMITTEES FOR 5TH ASSEMBLY.

EdBondzie — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:34:16 +0000

Following the successful inauguration of the 5th Assembly, the Adentan municipal assembly on Friday, 22nd March 2024 constituted an executive committee and sub committees in accordance with section 19 of the 1992 constitution.

The committees were formed during the special General assembly meeting held purposely for the formation of the committees. Proposals of committee members were presented by the Municipal Chief Executive in accordance with Act 936 section 23 (4) of the local governance act 2016 which stated “Recommendations to the District Assembly for the constitution of a sub-committee shall be made by the District Chief Executive in consultation with the Secretary to the District Assembly”.

The names presented and approved by the Assembly members are as follows.

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Michael Debrah – Chairperson
Hon.Bright Afedor
Hon. Samuel Akrofi
Hon. Afua Takyiwaa Asare
Hon. Laud Agyemang Bekoe
Hon. Emmanuel Yedu Sackey

SOCIAL SERVICES SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Afua Takyiwaa Asare – Chairperson
Hon. Freda Agyemang Sarpong
Hon. Afua Takyiwaa Asare
Hon. Enoch Adjetey Ago
Hon. Emmanuel Yedu Sackey

WORKS SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Samuel Akrofi – Chairperson
Hon. Michael Debrah
Hon. Emmanuel Yedu Sackey
Hon. David Animah Kwabena Atiah
Hon. Thompson Tetteh Anum

JUSTICE AND SECURITY SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Elikem Kwaku Ahialey – Chairperson
Hon. Nii Afutu Kotey Gbommomsane II

3 .Hon. Elvis Ofosu Mensah

Hon. Gloria Adjetey Lomoh
Hon. Thompson Tetteh Anum

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Emmanuel Yedu Sackey – Chairperson
Hon. Afua Takyiwaa Asare
Hon. Elikem Kwaku Ahialey
Hon. Elvis Ofosu Mensah
Hon. Thompson Tetteh Anum
Hon. Samuel Akrofi
Hon. Bright Afedor

EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Freda Agyemang Sarpong – Chairperson
Hon. Enoch Adjetey Ago
Hon. Laud Agyemang Bekoe
Hon. Ella Esinam Christine Nongo
Hon. Nii Afutu Kotey Gbommomsane II

GENDER SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Ella Esinam Christine Nongo
Hon. Gloria Adjetey Lomoh
Hon. Freda Agyemang Sarpong
Hon. Mohammed Nurudeen Awudu
Bright Afedor

AGRIC SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Mohammed Nurudeen Awudu – chairperson
Hon. David Animah Kwabena Atiah
Hon. Elikem Kwaku Ahialey
Hon. Samuel Akrofi
Hon. Enoch Adjetey Ago

SANITATION AND DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE

Hon. Elvis Ofosu Mensah
Hon. Laud Agyemang Bekoe
Hon. Ella Esinam Christine Nongo
Hon. Mohammed Nurudeen Awudu
Hon. Eric Tony Blair

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE

Hon. Mahamud Ya-Adzagey (PM) – chairperson
Hon. Elikem Kwaku Ahialey
Hon. Ella Esinam Christine Nongo
Hon. Gloria Adjetey Lomoh
Hon. Eric Tony Blair
Hon. Afua Takyiwaa Asare

SPECIAL PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE

With this committee, all members of works and Development Planning sub-committees are automatic members. Therefore, the following are a few members appointed to join.

Hon. Eric Tony Blair
Hon. Ella Esinam Christine Nongo

EXECUTIVES COMMITTEE

Section 19 (1), (2) state that there shall be established an Executive Committee of a District Assembly to be responsible for the performance of the executive functions of the District Assembly. (2) An Executive Committee shall consist of the District Chief Executive as chairperson, the chairpersons of the following Sub-Committees; Development Planning, Social Services, Works, Justice and Security, and Finance and Administration.

In addition, the chairperson of one ad hoc Sub-Committee of the

Executive Committee elected by the District Assembly, and any two other members elected by members of the District Assembly, at least one of whom is a woman shall constitute the executive committee and the Secretary of the District Assembly shall be the Secretary of the Executive Committee.

Based on these provisions in the act, the following members were nominated and approved to serve on the executive committee in addition to the ones explicitly determined in the law.

Hon. Elvis Ofosu Mensah

Hon. Freda Agyemang Sarpong

Hon. Mohammed Nurudeen Awudu.

The formation of these sub-committees is a positive step towards effective governance and service delivery in the Adentan municipal assembly.

However, it is worth noting that, some members of the assembly raised concerns about unfair treatment in the constitution of the committees. They alleged the MCE was bias towards a certain group of the assembly members and this singular act does not foster unity and collaborative efforts in development the assembly. However, when the decision was put to vote to approve or disapprove the proposal, majority voted in favour to approve it, which exonerated the MCE.

The newly constituted committees are expected to meet regularly to discuss matters within their respective areas of jurisdiction and make recommendations to the assembly for decision-making.

In his closing remarks, the presiding member, Hon. Mahamud Ya-Adzagey encouraged the assembly members to work hard, collaboratively and diligently to meet the needs of the residents and promote development in the municipality.