Every four years, MMDAs are mandated to prepare an all encompassing Medium Term Development Plan in line with the National Medium Term Development Framework, National Development Agendas and Global goals. As part of the preparation processes for the 2026-2029 plan period, every MMDA is required to organize a public hearing with all stakeholders to validate needs assessment inputs in the Draft plan prior to its submission. It is in that light that the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly organized a public hearing involving Assembly members, Traditional leaders, Unit Committee members, Reps from Residents association, GPRTU, PWDs, Business groups, Religious bodies, Farmers’ association, Women groups and market reps to ascertain the accuracy and inclusivity of information captured within the plan, make the necessary corrections where need be and accept it as a working document for the Municipality. The hearing was well attended by all relevant stakeholders and was successful.