Tema: The Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA) held a town hall meeting to engage residents on key developmental issues affecting the municipality. The meeting, which took place at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Hope Congregation at Sakumono, brought together local government officials, traditional leaders, opinion leaders, and residents from various communities within the municipality.
According to Ghana News Agency, the primary aim of the meeting was to promote transparency, accountability, and participatory governance by giving stakeholders an opportunity to share their concerns and contribute to decision-making processes. Mr. Ludwig Teye Totimeh, the Tema West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), highlighted the assembly’s achievements over the past year and outlined future plans to address development challenges in the area. He noted that the 2024 annual action plan included 110 budget activities, out of which 95 projects and programmes were completed.
Mr. Totimeh added that eight projects were ongoing while seven were yet to start. He stated that the assembly had allocated more than 60 percent of its financial resources from the Internally Generated Fund (IGF) to improve infrastructure delivery, especially roads, drains, and sanitation services within the municipality. Some of the completed projects include the construction of a u-drain along Tensil town roads and road upgrades in various areas.
The MCE mentioned plans to allocate funds for the completion of a two-storey dormitory at Lashibi SHS and a two-storey 12-unit classroom block at Lashibi Basic School Complex. The assembly also intends to construct mechanised boreholes at strategic locations to address water scarcity, while supporting the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in their service delivery.
Mr. Justice Tettey, Zonal Council Chairman and Assembly Member of Lashibi, assured that concerns raised during the open forum would be thoroughly discussed and addressed through appropriate administrative channels. He emphasized the importance of lobbying and advocacy to ensure resident concerns are prioritized.
Participants in the open forum highlighted challenges such as poor drainage systems, uncompleted roads, and limited access to public health services. They suggested organizing town hall meetings at the electoral area level to allow for more localized discussions and feedback.
A presentation was delivered on the assembly’s activities for 2024, as well as its plans for 2025.