Africa-Press – Ghana. Mr. Alhassan Ibrahim, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Wassa East in the Western region, has outlined key governance achievements, development priorities, and strategies before the members of the Assembly.
He announced that while, progress had been made on the Nurses Quarters at Dompim and Phase II of the Daboase Health Center, critical projects such as the District Assembly Office Complex, DCE’s Bungalow, and Daboase Market Complex remained stalled.
The Assembly is actively seeking funding to revive these projects, including CODA-funded initiatives like the Atieku Market and Subri CHPS Compound.
Mr. Ibrahim who was speaking at the first Ordinary Meeting of the 4th Assembly of the district reported that the district had recorded 13 cholera cases in 2025 but remained free of the MPOX outbreak.
The district excelled in the Under-15 Inter-District Sports Festival, with the girls’ handball team clinching first place.
To combat illegal mining (galamsey) in the district, the DCE said the Enyinabrim and Sekyere Himan Police Stations would serve as temporary operational bases for the National Anti-Galamsey Task Force.
He said the district launched the “Tree for Life” reforestation programme at Daboase Senior High Technical School, promoting environmental sustainability.
The DCE announced a significant increase in the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) allocation, rising from GHC 2.58 million to GHC 19.3 million, reflecting the government’s commitment to decentralization.
Mr Ibrahim also confirmed the release of the long-awaited monthly allowances for Assembly members pending disbursement.
According to him, as of June 2025, the Assembly had generated 27.12 percent of its Internally Generated Fund (IGF) target, with expectations of improvement following property rate collections from major corporate entities.
He said the 2026-2029 District Medium-Term Development Plan was on course with a draft expected by July 31, 2025.
The DCE said the plan would prioritize infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security, aligning with national development goals.
Mr. Ibrahim reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots engagement, announcing upcoming community visits to foster participatory governance.
He called for collective efforts to propel Wassa East towards sustainable growth, emphasizing unity and accountability.
“With collaboration and determination, our goals are within reach,” and called for continued support from stakeholders and residents.
He commended stakeholders in Wassa East for ensuring a violence-free electoral process.
The DCE also expressed gratitude for his unanimous confirmation as DCE alongside the election of a new Presiding Member, Mr. Stephen Kuma-Angu, marking a new era of inclusive governance.
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