Month: March 2026

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Making Politics Safer-Mitigating Violence Against Women in Politics in Africa.

A briefing was held on the research project findings ‘Making Politics Safer-Mitigating Violence Against Women in Politics in Africa.’ The research conducted by the Nordic Africa Institute with support from the National Swedish Research Council, focused on Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe.
In Ghana, Ablekuma West was one of the selected constituencies that participated in the research study. As part of the research process, the institute presented the findings of the research as a form of feedback mechanism. Participants for the insightful programme were Hon. Assembly Members, Municipal Coordinating Director, representatives of the two main political parties (NDC/NPP), Community members and the Municipal Electoral Commission Officers.
The Session provided insights into political violence and the barriers/challenges women in politics face. Copies of the findings were distributed to participants.

Kiddies March Past 2026

Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly on the 2nd of March 2026 organized a kiddies march past at the Karikari Park. It was for in commensuration of the 69th Independence Day Celebration with performances from the kindergarten leaner’s with the Municipality.
The theme for the celebration is “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope”
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT(MP and MCE Engaged Glefe Residents on Coastal Challenges and Development Priorities


The Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Honourable Member of Parliament (MP), held a productive stakeholder engagement with residents of Glefe along the coastal belt. The meeting formed part of the Assembly’s continued commitment to inclusive governance, transparency, and responsive leadership.
The well-attended meeting provided a platform for open dialogue between municipal leadership and community members, including traditional leaders, fisherfolk, women groups, youth representatives, and other stakeholders.
Major concerns raised by residents included sanitation and waste management challenges, poor road access, youth unemployment, and security concerns.
In response, the Honourable MP reaffirmed his commitment to championing coastal protection interventions and collaborating with relevant state agencies to address erosion along the shoreline. He emphasized the importance of collective responsibility and community partnership in achieving sustainable development.
The Municipal Chief Executive assured residents that the Assembly is prioritizing sanitation improvement, enhancing waste management services, and integrating drainage and road infrastructure upgrades into the municipality’s development plans. Youth empowerment and skills development initiatives were also highlighted as key focus areas to boost employment and economic growth.
The engagement reflects the Assembly’s dedication to participatory governance and responsive leadership aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of Glefe and the broader Ablekuma West Municipality.

STAFF DURBUR

The ablekuman West Muncipal Assembly held a Staff Durbur and the 27th Of February 2026 at its Premises. This was the first durbur for the year 2026. The human resource manager Madam Cynthia Aryee took the opportunity to educate and inform the staff on some institutional values, professionalism and the need for employees to align to the Assembly’s goals and objectives. She also introduced the current Coordinating Director in the Name of Mr. Setsofia Kudjo Kpenu. Hon George Emmanuel Kpakpo Allotey Challenged the staff to put in their Best and work on their punctuality. Awards were given to staffs who exceled in their assign duties. the category of awards given out was the over all best work for the last quarter of 2025 which went to Mr.. Richard Adote Adotey, The most punctual went to Eric Asante, the best Team player went to Ernestina Tutu Boahene and the best Revenue collector went to Samuel Otoo.