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LOWER MANYA KROBO MUNICIPALITY MARKS WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY

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Department of Social Welfare and Community Development in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, celebrated ‘White Cane Safety Day’ at the Municipal Assembly Conference Hall. The event was held on the theme: “White Cane, Symbol of Independence and Pride.”
White Cane Safety Day is a national observance dedicated to celebrating the achievements of persons who are blind or visually impaired, while highlighting the white cane as a vital tool for safety, independence, and mobility.
In her opening remarks, the Municipal Director of Social Welfare and Community Development, Mrs. Grace Awatey, highlighted the significance of the white cane in enhancing the independence and safety of visually impaired persons. She emphasized that the Ghanaian constitution safeguards the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, and urged families and communities to uphold these protections. She added that persons with visual impairment are integral members of society and must be encouraged to pursue their aspirations without fear or limitation.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. John Atter Matey, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting people with disability within the Municipality. He stressed that none of these people should be isolated, hidden, or denied participation in any community engagement.
He called on families of the visually impaired relatives not to keep them indoors but rather encourage them to join the associations and benefit from social support program given to them by the government.
Mr. Solomon Nartey a visually impaired person sharing his personal stories indicated that he was blind from birth and lost his parents when he was in primary Three but by the grace of God and perseverance he is a teacher by profession. He advise his colleagues that disability is not inability. His testimonies provided motivation and reassurance to others facing similar challenges.
Mr. Enock Tettey another visually impaired in his delivery also educated parents and guardians present on some common causes of blindness, including complications from unprescribed abortion drugs, untreated gonorrhea, and diabetes among others. He asked them to continually engage their wards not to indulge in this practice to avoid this unfortunate situation.
As part of the celebration, items including white canes and electronic wristwatches were distributed to the visually impaired to enhance their mobility and daily living.
The program brought together several dignitaries and stakeholders, including the MCE, staff of the Social Welfare and Community Development Department, a representative from the Regional Office of the Visually Impaired, religious leaders, and staff of the Municipal Assembly.
The event ended with a renewed call for inclusivity, dignity, and equal opportunity for all persons living with visual impairment in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality.
BY: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo

COMMISSIONING OF THE TSLEDOM CHPS COMPOUND

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A colourful ceremony was held on Monday, November 3, 2025, to officially commission the newly constructed Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound at Tsledom. The facility, financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), marks a significant milestone in improving access to primary healthcare services within the Tsledom community and its surrounding areas.
Dr. James Avoka, in his presentation, elaborated on the purpose of the gathering, emphasizing that the event was to officially open and hand over the newly constructed CHPS Compound to the Tsledom community. He noted that the facility would greatly enhance access to basic healthcare, reduce travel time to distant hospitals, and contribute to improving maternal and child health outcomes. Dr. Avoka expressed gratitude to JICA for their support and generosity, describing the project as a gift that will save lives. He further urged community members to take good care of the facility, ensuring that it remains functional and beneficial for generations to come.
The Regional Director of Health commended the project and highlighted the importance of maintaining such community health infrastructure. He appealed to the local community to treat health staff posted to the facility with respect and cooperation, ensuring a cordial working environment. He described the Tsledom CHPS Compound as a beacon of hope that reflects the shared commitment to the common goal of quality healthcare for all.
The Municipal Chief Executive expressed his excitement at the successful completion of the project, which began in March 2024. He stated that the government remains committed to bringing development to the doorstep of the people, especially in underserved areas. He emphasized that the facility would benefit the aged, children, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) within the community and its environs. The MCE expressed appreciation to the contractor for the quality of work delivered and to the Municipal Health Directorate for their dedication and supervision throughout the project period.
The Member of Parliament in his remarks expressed heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Caesar, the lead person who tirelessly advocated and facilitated the realization of the Tsledom CHPS project. He urged the community to take ownership of the facility and consider it their bona fide property, maintaining it for long-term benefit. He further noted that Mr. Caesar has been instrumental in establishing six (6) sickbays within the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal schools and in the provision of a borehole to the Tsledom community demonstrating his ongoing commitment to improving the welfare of his people.
Representatives from the Japan Embassy and JICA reiterated Japan’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s healthcare delivery system as part of their corporate social responsibility and bilateral development cooperation. They emphasized that Japan’s development assistance is focused on empowering local communities and improving the quality of life of people in need.
The Divisional Chief of Dorm, Nene Baah, in his address expressed appreciation to JICA and all partners involved in bringing the project to fruition. He assured the gathering of the community’s full cooperation in ensuring that the facility is well maintained and effectively utilized.
The commissioning of the Tsledom CHPS Compound stands as a symbol of partnership, development, and hope for the people of Tsledom and its surrounding communities. The facility is expected to improve access to healthcare, reduce preventable diseases, and contribute to achieving Ghana’s universal health coverage goals. The ceremony ended on a joyous note, with community members expressing their appreciation through poetry, dancing, and singing.
The event brought together several dignitaries, traditional leaders, government officials, and representatives from JICA and the Ghana Health Service to celebrate this important achievement.
BY: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo

Inauguration of District Spatial Planning Committees

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Five districts namely Okreh, Lower Manya, Yilo Krobo, Upper Manya and Asuogyaman District Spatial Planning Committees and its Technical Sub Committees were successfully inaugurated on 7th November, 2025 at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly’s Conference Hall by the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey.
The Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjie in her address emphasized the importance of the committees’ work, highlighting the need for guidance on land use, housing, and other development issues.
Hon. Rita Akosua Awatey also stressed the need for collaboration between the Regional Coordinating Council and the districts to achieve smarter cities in the region. She outlined some underlining principles to guide the work of the committees, including participatory planning, transparency, resilient planning, and aligning district spatial planning with regional spatial planning.
By: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo Municipal

Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly’s General Assembly Meeting

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The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly’s General Assembly meeting on 7th November, 2025, provided a platform for stakeholders to come together and discuss key development issues and progress in the Municipality. The meeting also highlighted notable achievement and challenges and set the stage for future development initiatives.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) John Atter Martey addressed the assembly, highlighted key events that occurred in the past months within the Municipality, He mentioned the commissioning of Kyeredorm Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound, commissioning of Fish Market at Kpong constructed with funding support from Volta River Authority (VRA), and acquisition of litigation-free land for the construction of a modern 24-hour economy market at Kpong. The MCE also mentioned the donation of motorbikes to the health directorate, the Member of Parliament’s support to needy first-year SHS students, and a petition he received regarding the abandoned Somanya to Kpong road.
Hon. John Atter Martey stated the outcome of the Assembly’s Depart assessment, noting that 21 out of 33 Assemblies in the region passed the assessment including Lower Manya, as a result an amount of about Ten million (GH₵10,000000.00) Ghana Cedis was allocated to support development in the Municipality.
The MCE presented recommendations from the Executive Committee of the Assembly for consideration, including allowances review for Assembly sitting, assistance in roofing the Akuse Islamic school, and utilization of DRIP machines to improve deplorable roads in Akuse electoral areas just to mention a few.
In his closing remarks, Hon. John Atter Martey noted that the Assembly has made some notable achievement, however there is still much work to be done to address the challenges facing the Municipality. He assured all stakeholders that the Assembly’s commitment to transparency and accountability will be crucial in ensuring that its plans are implemented effectively for the benefit of the people of Lower Manya Krobo.
BY: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo

Sod-Cutting Ceremony for Educational and Water Projects in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality

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On Tuesday, 22nd October 2025, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, Hon. John Atteh Martey, together with key stakeholders, performed a sod-cutting ceremony for three significant development projects within the municipality.
The projects include the construction of a modern Kindergarten (KG) block at Kpong Quarters Basic School, a three-unit Junior High School (JHS) block with an attached computer laboratory at Agormanya R/C Basic School, and the provision of five boreholes across selected communities to improve access to potable water.
In his remarks, Hon. John Atteh Martey urged the contractors to uphold high standards of workmanship and ensure that the projects are executed with quality materials to guarantee durability and long-term benefits to the communities.
He further expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, the Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo, and the Eastern Regional Minister for their continuous support and commitment toward the municipality’s development agenda.

LOWER MANYA KROBO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HOLDS SECOND ORDINARY SITTING

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The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly has held its Second Ordinary Sitting of the Second Session of the Eighth General Assembly at the Assembly Conference Hall on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
The sitting brought together Assembly Members, heads of department and other stakeholders to consider and approve Revised 2025 Composite Budget, the Medium Term Development Plan, and the 2026 Annual Action Plan. The Assembly also approved the formation of an Adhoc Committee to investigate and provide recommendations on the Agomanya Market Lockable Stores impasse.
In a brief address, Honorable John Atter Matey the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) disclosed that the Assembly had received its first and second quarter allocations of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). He highlighted some developmental projects the Assembly has used portions of the said fund to do and stated that, the Assembly is committed to ensuring judicious use of its resources for the benefit of the people.
After extensive deliberations, necessary corrections, and inputs from members, all documents and proposals were unanimously adopted.
The Assembly expressed confidence that the decisions reached will help accelerate the Municipality’s growth and will improve the living standards of the residents.
By: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo.

NEW SPATIAL PLANNING SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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A meeting was convened on the 4th of September 2025 by the Physical Planning Department of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly with some Chiefs and Assembly Members to discuss the preparation of a new spatial planning system in connection with the Secondary City Support Program’s objective to develop and sustain development in the Municipality. The initiative aims to address land development challenges in the Municipality, particularly in areas where structures have been built without plans, which is contrary to Ghana’s laws requiring land development plans.
Madam Shelly (Head of Physical Planning Department) stated that, despite the legal requirement for development plans, many areas within the Municipality have been developed without adherence to this regulation. To rectify this, a special plan is being developed to manage these areas and bring them up to standard and a key component of this initiative is the Structure Plan, designed to guide land development in the Municipality over a fifteen-year period
The meeting introduced the Structure Plan to Assembly Members and chiefs of the communities as their input is crucial for the successful implementation of the plan and that will also ensure that the plan reflect the needs and aspirations of the communities, thereby enhancing its effectiveness. Another strategy for the plan implementation of the plan will be community assessment. This will require community engagement to assess their specific needs and incorporate them into the plan and that will be done in subsequent days after the meeting. The plan is also backed by several policy frameworks such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aligning with global objectives for sustainable development, National Land Policy which provides a framework for land management and utilization just to mention a few.
After several concerns such as high cost of permits which discourages people from obtaining necessary permits leading to unauthorized land developments and non-compliance were raised by the Assembly Members and Chiefs at the meeting, Madam Shelly noted that the way forward is to prepare local plans to meet specific needs of each locality, have coordinated land demarcation to ensure that land is properly demarcated for various uses, approval of land demarcation which will officially sanction land use plans to prevent future land disputes, and demarcation of access roads to ensure that roads and pathways are properly planned and designated.
The New Spatial Planning System represents a significant step towards achieving sustainable development in the Municipality. By engaging with community leaders and incorporating their feedback, the plan can be tailored to meet specific needs of the Municipality. Also, addressing the challenges and concerns raised will be crucial to the plan’s success. With proper implementation and adherence to the guiding policies, the Municipality can move towards more organized and sustainable development.

REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

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The Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly held an Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, 25th September 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Municipal Assembly Conference Hall, Odumase-Krobo. The meeting was chaired by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. John Atter Martey.
The agenda covered key issues, including the consideration and approval of the 2025 Revised Annual Action Plan, the 2025 Revised Composite Budget, the Medium-Term Development Plan (2026–2029), and the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan. Reports were also presented by the Finance & Administration and Development Planning Sub-Committees.
Additionally, the Environmental Officer, Ms. Sherita Akorli, briefed members on preparations for the upcoming National Sanitation Day exercise. Discussions under Any Other Matter allowed members to raise further concerns relevant to the Assembly’s operations.
The meeting ended with closing remarks from the Chairman, who thanked members and urged continued collaboration for the development of the municipality.

PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES TOWARDS THE MEDIUM-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MTDP) 2026–2029

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The Planning Unit of the Lower Manya Krobo Assembly organized stakeholder engagement on the preparation of its Medium-Term Development Plan (2026–2029) on 11th September, 2025 at the Assembly Conference hall. This report consolidates the key issues raised, the challenges identified, and the strategies proposed for consideration in the final Plan.
The main motive of the program was to review concerns from community members before finalizing the Development Plan, to assess financial, infrastructural, and social gaps within the Municipality, to explore strategies for improving revenue generation and attracting development support, and also to ensure inclusiveness and ownership of the Medium-Term Development Plan.
The Municipal Planning Officer, Mr. Benjamin Saah highlighted on the participatory planning whereby community engagements were conducted to capture the concerns and aspirations of residents and also touched on the key challenges in the municipality which included; unresolved boundary disputes, inadequate infrastructure, sanitation issues, and limited recreational facilities. From his presentation, the estimated cost of implementing the Plan stands at GHC 101 million, while internally generated funds (IGF) remain low, with only GHC 4 million received against a budgeted GHC 8 million.
Strategies proposed include strengthen communication with residents, establish effective monitoring mechanisms, and also intensify efforts to attract development partners.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) addressed several questions raised on royalties, land disputes, and the role of Zonal Councils. The report concludes with recommendations to ensure effective plan ownership, resource mobilization, and inclusive development.
The participatory engagement process provided valuable insights that will shape the Municipality’s Development Plan (2026–2029). Addressing financial gaps, resolving disputes, and improving infrastructure remain central to achieving sustainable development. With strong stakeholder collaboration, transparent governance, and effective plan implementation, the Municipality is well-positioned to achieve its vision of inclusive and sustainable growth.
In attendance were the Municipal Chief Executive, Assembly Members, and all Stakeholders.

National Sanitation Day Clean-Up Exercise at Agormanya Market

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On Friday 5th September 2025, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. John Atteh Matey, marked the National Sanitation Day with a massive clean-up exercise at the Agormanya Market.
The exercise witnessed active participation from traders, residents, security service officials, environmental health staff, and other stakeholders. Activities carried out included the de-silting of choked gutters and the clearing of heaps of refuse within and around the market, which significantly enhanced the sanitation condition of the area.
In his remarks, Hon. John Atteh Matey commended all participants for their dedication and teamwork. He further encouraged traders to adopt proper sanitation practices and maintain a clean environment at the market, which remains a major commercial hub in the Municipality.
The exercise was successful and demonstrated the importance of collective responsibility in sustaining a clean and healthy environment.