The Dansoman South & North Zonal Councils of the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, 28th January, 2026.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders in the municipality, including the Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD), Mr. Setsoafia Kpenu, Madam Stella Azumah, Municipal Finance Officer, Administrators for both Councils and the Councillors.
Discussions centered on developmental priorities for the Zonal Councils, with emphasis on community engagement, sanitation, and infrastructural planning. Mr. Kpenu emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to strengthening local governance and promoting participatory development at the zonal level.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to work together toward the socio-economic growth of Ablekuma West Municipality at large.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ablekuma West, Hon. George Kpakpo Allotey, has paid a working visit to the Gbebu Premix Fuel Committee at their dispensing point to assess ongoing operations.

The visit was aimed at reviewing how the committee’s work is progressing and ascertaining the effectiveness of premix fuel distribution so far. The MCE interacted with committee members and observed the operational processes at the site.

He encouraged the committee to continue serving fisherfolk and other customers diligently, emphasizing the need for fairness, transparency, and efficient service delivery in the distribution of premix fuel.

The Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Hon. Rev. Kweku Addo, has commenced dredging works at Shiabu to clear heavily choked main gutters and improve sanitation.

The exercise involves removing silt and waste from the main drain to restore free water flow, reduce flooding, and enhance environmental cleanliness. The intervention forms part of ongoing municipal sanitation and drainage improvement efforts.

Residents have welcomed the initiative and have been encouraged to avoid indiscriminate waste disposal to sustain the gains of the project.

The Municipal AIDS Committee under the leadership of the Hon. MCE, in collaboration with the Health Directorate organized a week-long celebration to commemorate this year’s World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is marked annually on 1st December. The theme for this year’s celebration was ‘Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response’. This theme was a call to all persons across the various levels of society to get involved in the target of ending AIDS by 2030.

Ablekuma West Celebrates Local Farmers at 41st Farmers’ Day

The Municipal Chief Executive for Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly honoured farmers and agro-related workers within the municipality at this year’s 41st Farmers’ Day celebration.

In his remarks, the MCE praised the dedication of backyard farmers, livestock, fishmongers, agro-processors, and food traders who continue to support the local economy despite the municipality’s urban nature. He noted that their contributions remain vital to food availability, market stability, and livelihood support in Ablekuma West.

Hon. Allotey reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to assisting small-scale agricultural activities, improving market conditions, and encouraging youth participation in modern urban farming. He congratulated all awardees and urged the community to continue adopting innovative practices that enhance productivity within the municipality.