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Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly

Also known as: Kpandai District Assembly · Mamprugu Moagduri District Assembly · Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly

Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly — administrative body implementing development projects including a 24-hour market, school rehabilitation, and infrastructure across the Ashanti Region.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly has cut the sod for the construction of a 24-hour market at Asuofua, near Barekese in the Ashanti Region.

    Atwima Nwabiagya North cuts sod for Asuofua 24-Hour Market
  3. Joy Online

    The ultimatum comes after reports that the District Assembly, led by District Chief Executive Mba Zakaria, is set to cut sod for the commencement of the market project in Asuofua on Tuesday.

    Barekese youth threaten dump site blockade over alleged denial of 24-hour market
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking during the handing over of the project site to the district assembly and the contractor for the commencement of work, he stated that the affected residents would be engaged peacefully to ensure a smooth relocation process without conflict.

    Yeji Traditional Council to relocate residents for 24-hour economy market project
  6. Joy Online

    Naa Alhaji Yussif Abubakari Wiah (I) further expressed appreciation for the continuous collaboration between the MP and the District Assembly, saying their leadership and commitment to development continue to bring hope and progress to the people of Wa East.

    Manwe traditional council commends Wa East MP, DCE for key development projects
  7. Joy Online

    Traditional authorities in the Wa West District are pushing for an elevation to municipal status to boost revenue, as the district assembly outlines massive infrastructural projects and tackles growing concerns over road safety and security.

    Wa West chiefs push for municipal status amid infrastructure gains and road safety appeals
  8. Joy Online

    He noted that the District Assembly, in collaboration with the education directorate and some non-governmental organisations, has rolled out targeted awareness campaigns to curb the practice.

    Asutifi North targets zero exam malpractice in BECE – DCE
  9. The Chronicle

    Pupils and Teachers of Amakyebare R/C Primary School can now enjoy a safer and more conducive learning environment, following the successful rehabilitation and commissioning of the school by the Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly.

    Amakyebare R/C Primary Rehabilitated After Storm Damage
  10. April 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Assessment underway Officials from the District Assembly, including the District Engineer, Planning Officer and the District Director of Education, have since visited the school to assess the extent of the damage and determine the necessary interventions.

    Students displaced after storm rips off school roof in North Tongu
Politics

Ashanti minister says classroom will be redesigned, not demolished

The News

The Ashanti Regional Minister has dismissed reports that a 12-unit classroom block at Mankranso is being demolished for a 24-Hour Economy Market project, stating instead it will be re-engineered and incorporated into the market while retaining its educational purpose. He explained that an alternative site was ruled out due to swampy terrain requiring extensive drainage work.

18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 18 September

  1. Ashanti minister says classroom will be redesigned, not demolished

    The Ashanti Regional Minister has dismissed reports that a 12-unit classroom block at Mankranso is being demolished for a 24-Hour Economy Market project, stating instead it will be re-engineered and incorporated into the market while retaining its educational purpose. He explained that an alternative site was ruled out due to swampy terrain requiring extensive drainage work.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Akwaboa chiefs cite road neglect affecting health and economy

    Traditional leaders in Akwaboa, Atwima Nwabiagya North District, say residents blame them for the community's underdevelopment and the persistent state of the main road linking it to arterial highways. Despite multiple representations to the District Assembly, Regional Coordinating Council, and Ministry of Roads and Highways, the unpaved road remains riddled with potholes and gullies.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Dr Tando proposes MPs appoint MMDCEs instead of elections

    Governance analyst Dr Solahudeen Tando has proposed that Members of Parliament should appoint MMDCEs as development representatives within a professional framework, rather than holding public elections for the positions. He argued this reflects Ghana's reality where MPs already function as de facto development agents, while maintaining clear qualification standards and safeguards against political patronage.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Poultry farmer calls for processing plant in Eastern Region

    An agripreneur in Asene Manso Akroso District has appealed to the government to establish a poultry processing plant to address marketing challenges facing local farmers. He said the facility would provide a ready market for producers and make poultry farming more attractive to youth.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. 98-year-old Lawra Hospital battles decay, infrastructure neglect

    The Lawra Municipal Hospital in the Upper West Region, established in 1928, faces severe infrastructural decay with medical staff conducting emergency surgeries amid invading insects and delivering babies in leaking-roof wards. The facility has undergone no major renovations since inception and is struggling with low OPD attendance and mounting debts, though targeted interventions by the local MP are beginning to offer relief.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. DCE breaks ground for 16-seater toilet in Boatengkrom

    The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West has conducted a sod-cutting ceremony for a 16-seater public toilet facility in Boatengkrom, jointly financed by the DCE, the NDC Constituency Chairman, and the Kunsuhene. The project addresses sanitation challenges identified during the 2024 election campaign and reflects the government's commitment to improving rural communities.

    4 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 30 July

  1. Ghana's 1992 Constitution needs citizen-led reform

    Ghana's 1992 Constitution has provided 34 years of stable elections and peaceful government transitions, but has failed to generate inclusive welfare for the majority of Ghanaians, particularly unemployed youth. An opinion piece argues that constitutional reform offers a pathway to recalibrate political institutions and enable socio-economic transformation, but requires credible, sincere citizen engagement to succeed.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mamprugu Moagduri Assembly completes 23 development projects since January

    The Mamprugu Moagduri District Assembly has implemented 23 major development projects across education, health, water and sanitation, and other sectors between January 2025 and June 2026, using GH¢13.7 million from the District Assemblies Common Fund and support from development partners.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kpandai Assembly distributes maize to four boarding schools

    The Kpandai District Assembly in the Northern Region has supplied more than 200 bags of yellow maize to four boarding institutions to ensure uninterrupted feeding of students ahead of the June-July lean season, when food shortages typically occur. The initiative is intended to ease the financial burden on schools and allow them to redirect limited resources to other needs while maintaining adequate student meals.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Women hold 14.9% of Ghana's 276 parliamentary seats

    An opinion essay examines the gap between women's entry into politics and their advancement to leadership positions. Women hold only 14.9% of parliamentary seats and around 4.1% in local assemblies, ranking Ghana 147th globally for women's parliamentary representation, behind Rwanda, Senegal, and Namibia.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Atwima Nwabiagya North begins GH¢7m 24-hour market construction

    The Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly has begun construction of a 24-hour market at Asuofua, funded by the District Assemblies Common Fund at an estimated cost of GH¢7 million and expected to be completed within 24 to 36 months. The market complex will include banking facilities, storage, a fire station, clinic, day-care centre, police post, and other amenities to support trading activities and rural development.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Barekese youth threaten dump site blockade over market relocation

    Youth in Barekese, Atwima Nwabiagya North District, are threatening to block the district's refuse dump site if the Assembly denies the community a promised 24-hour market, after reports that the project may be sited in Asuofua instead.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Yeji chief confirms resident relocation for market project

    The Yeji Traditional Council will relocate residents from land designated for a government 24-hour economy market project, with the chief pledging peaceful engagement to avoid conflict and support for the initiative to stimulate economic activities and employment.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 10 May

  1. Manwe Traditional Council praises MP, DCE for education and infrastructure work

    The Manwe Traditional Council in Wa East District has commended Member of Parliament Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw and District Chief Executive Sayibu Adamu for development projects including a newly completed three-unit classroom block and 1,000 pieces of school furniture donated to the district's education directorate.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Wa West chiefs seek municipal status for revenue increase

    Traditional authorities in Wa West District are pushing for elevation to municipal status to boost assembly revenue. The District Chief Executive outlined infrastructure gains and road safety concerns while paramount chief Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II called for the district assembly to accelerate the upgrade process with the Regional Minister and MP.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Asutifi North DCE targets zero exam malpractice in BECE

    The District Chief Executive for Asutifi North says he is confident the district will record zero cases of examination malpractice in the ongoing BECE, following extensive sensitisation efforts involving candidates, invigilators, teachers and parents. The district recorded some malpractice cases last year and has intensified preventive measures through awareness campaigns by the District Assembly, education directorate and non-governmental organisations.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Amakyebare R/C Primary rehabilitated after February 2025 storm

    Amakyebare R/C Primary School in Atwima Nwabiagya North has been fully restored following extensive damage from a thunderstorm in February 2025. The District Assembly, through the District Chief Executive, financed the rehabilitation using the District Assembly Common Fund, and the refurbished facility now includes reconstructed classroom blocks, staff facilities, electricity, and ceiling fans.

    4 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 30 April

  1. Storm damages school roof, displaces students in North Tongu

    A rainstorm on April 28 tore off sections of the E-block roof at Volo Community Day Senior High School in the Volta Region, exposing classrooms and flooding offices. The school, which serves as an examination centre for neighbouring communities, faces potential disruption to scheduled BECE and WASSCE exams if repairs are not undertaken urgently.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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