Dzodze: The Ketu North Municipal Assembly has organized a Town Hall Meeting in Dzodze to update residents on development projects, revenue mobilisation, and governance activities, while providing a platform for citizens to ask questions and offer input.
According to Ghana News Agency, Reverend Martin Amenaki, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu North, described the meeting as successful, noting the high turnout of attendees. Rev Amenaki stated that the event was conducted in accordance with the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), which mandates Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to engage stakeholders at least twice annually. The purpose of these engagements is to promote transparency and allow residents to understand the Assembly's work, ask questions, provide suggestions, and share public views that can be integrated into the Assembly's programs and policies.
Rev Amenaki highlighted the completion of several projects initiated before his tenure, including a three-unit classroom block, borehole, and storage facility at Dzodze Technical Institute, a six-unit classroom block at Tsiyinu, and CHPS compounds with nurses' quarters at Kuli and Penyi. The Assembly has also distributed furniture, poly tanks, and other support items in collaboration with the Member of Parliament.
Regarding ongoing projects, the Assembly is constructing CHPS compounds with nurses' quarters at Adzoatsi and Kutsinu, both nearing the roofing stage. A six-unit classroom block at Tadzewu is almost complete, pending plastering, and a modern kindergarten block is under construction at Dzodze Fiagbedu. Additionally, the Assembly has delivered four skip containers and is constructing 10 boreholes across the municipality. Rev Amenaki noted that Ketu North has become one of the top-performing municipalities in the Volta Region in terms of internally generated funds (IGF).
Mr Bernard Sakyiama, the Ketu North Municipal Coordinating Director, emphasized the Assembly's commitment to local governance through participation, openness, and accountability. He explained that the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), requires Assemblies to create opportunities for residents to contribute meaningfully to decision-making processes. Mr Sakyiama noted that the forum allowed the Assembly to present information on revenue mobilisation, budget implementation, expenditure, and project status, while enabling residents and organized groups to seek clarification and contribute ideas for improving service delivery.
Mr Edward Seke, the Presiding Member of the Assembly, urged residents to unite behind the municipality's development agenda, emphasizing the importance of collective effort and collaboration in achieving sustainable growth and development.
The meeting was attended by traditional leaders, heads of departments, youth groups, driver unions, teacher unions, persons with disabilities, women groups, market women, Assembly members, security personnel, and members of the general public. Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions and make contributions during the meeting.