The Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly has inaugurated the Third General Assembly which comprises of sixteen (16) elected members and eight (8) Government Appointees on Monday 12th February 2024 at the Municipal Assembly Hall.
In an opening remarks, Daasebre Adusei Poku IV, congratulated the Assembly Members and urged them to work hard in other to help develop the Municipality. He added that, the doors of the traditional authorities are widely opened for their support.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Honourable Alhaji Umar Bab Bodinga welcomed all the Assembly Members and explained the structures of the Local Government and the criteria of nominating Government Appointees which represent 30% of the elected members with 30% women representation. He admonished all the Assembly Members to cooperate with the people of their respective Electoral Areas for socio-economic developments.
Honourable Ursula Owusu Ekuful on behalf of the President, Nana Akufo- Addo, congratulated the Assembly Members and urged them to deliberate, plan, mobilize resources, make decisions including by laws to ensure the transformation of the Municipality. She also advised all people gathered to rally behind the Government for the development of the nation at large.
According to her, the President is optimistic that, new ideas will emanate from the Assembly Members to ensure economic growth and development of the country.
Unfortunately, Honourable Members could not elect the Presiding Member for the Third General Assembly at the inauguration and the election was re-scheduled.
The event was graced by Daasebre Adusei Peasah IV, Honourable Ursula Owusu- Ekuful, Minister of Communication and Digitilization, Honourable Alhaji Urmar Babs Bodinga, Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Emil Tawiah Atsu, Municipal Coordinating Director, H/W Mrs. Juliet Osei- Duodu, Abuakwa South District Magistrate, Departmental Heads, , the Clergy, Security Service and Stake Holders.
Honourable Ursula Owusu Ekuful behind is the MCE.