Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright has alleged that a dispute with Tema Central Member of Parliament Charles Forson has escalated to the point where one of her drivers was assaulted during an attempt to engage the legislator. …
Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright has alleged that Tema Central Member of Parliament Charles Forson physically assaulted her driver during an attempt to engage him on development issues in the municipality. …
… Madam Ebi Bright, Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, said the assembly recently encountered a site at the Meridian Enclave where at least 10 trees had been felled without a permit or any engagement with the assembly. …
… he added that collective responsibility could help make communities safer. “When we all become each other’s keepers, we will be able to minimize these social vices and create safer communities for everyone.” Also present was the Mayor of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, Ebi Bright …
… The Assembly, led by the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Ms Ebi Bright, moved to the site following complaints from residents and raised concerns about the absence of the requisite development permits. …
… The meeting, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, will involve TDC Managing Director Courage Nunekpeku, Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright, the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources. …
… Madam Ebi Bright, Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), said the position was anchored in Ghana’s local governance and planning laws, which vested planning and development authority in Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). …
… The tension escalated on Wednesday, August 12, when the TMA, led by Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) Ebi Bright, allegedly moved to halt and destroy portions of an ongoing government project at Site 3 in Community One. …
… Addressing residents at the site, Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright said the Assembly had no record of any permitting process for the development. …
Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright has alleged that a dispute with Tema Central MP Charles Forson has escalated to physical assault on one of her drivers, and says the strained relationship has hindered coordination of development initiatives between the Assembly and the legislator. Ms Bright attributed the breakdown to her decision not to approve release of the MP's share of the District Assemblies Common Fund.
Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright has alleged that a dispute with Tema Central MP Charles Forson has escalated to physical assault on one of her drivers, and says the strained relationship has hindered coordination of development initiatives between the Assembly and the legislator. Ms Bright attributed the breakdown to her decision not to approve release of the MP's share of the District Assemblies Common Fund.
Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright alleged that Tema Central MP Charles Forson physically assaulted her driver during an attempt to engage him on development issues. Bright said Forson had consistently declined to communicate with her or the Assembly since she took office, hampering coordination on projects involving government reserves and open spaces.
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly has warned residents against unauthorised felling of trees, saying they protect the city from environmental effects of industrial and port activities. The assembly recently found at least 10 trees felled without a permit at Meridian Enclave, which the MCE described as criminal and part of a broader challenge of lawlessness and disregard for environmental regulations.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is conducting community-level education to help residents understand social protection issues, identify abuse, and report unlawful practices. The latest forum was held in Tema Newtown, bringing together traditional leaders, clergy, schoolchildren, persons with disabilities, and residents.
Mahama Ayariga, nominated as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, faced vetting before Parliament's Appointments Committee. Senior figures including former Finance Minister Duffuor, NDC Chairman Ofosu Ampofo, Archbishop Duncan-Williams and APC flagbearer Hassan Ayariga attended Parliament to show support.
The Tema Development Company Limited and the Tema Metropolitan Assembly are in disagreement over development permitting authority in Tema. TDC maintains it has independent statutory mandate to plan and develop Tema, while TMA asserts that all physical development requires TMA approval under planning and constitutional law; the dispute was triggered when TMA demolished portions of a TDC project at Tema Community One in August 2026 following resident complaints about tree felling and other unauthorized activities.
President Mahama summoned officials of the Tema Development Company and Tema Metropolitan Assembly to resolve a dispute over an infilling and development project at Community One Site Three. The Assembly ordered TDC to suspend works, citing lack of permit and resident complaints about tree felling, structure demolition, and encroachment on playgrounds and green belts.
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly has clarified that all physical developments in Tema must comply with its planning and permitting processes, asserting its exclusive mandate as the planning authority under Ghana's local governance laws. The MCE said this position applies even to property owners like TDC Company Limited, which must obtain TMA permits before undertaking physical development.
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly has halted a government housing project by TDC Ghana Limited at Site 3, alleging unauthorised development on public land and demanding statutory permits within seven days. TDC Ghana Limited has disputed the Assembly's position in a response dated August 11.
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly has halted construction at Community 1, Sites 3 and 8, and moved to demolish structures, saying the development lacked requisite permits and that the land was reserved for a community playground and public facilities. The Assembly says it has no record of any permitting process for the development and that the contractors ignored previous directives to suspend work.
The Tema Youth Association has endorsed the Tema Metropolitan Assembly's demolition of unauthorised structures in designated security zones at Tema Manhean beach, calling it a step toward restoring order, sanitation, and public safety. The association hopes the redevelopment will attract investment and create employment opportunities beyond fishing-related activities.
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU)-Ghana has strongly opposed the proposed sale of a majority stake in VALCO, describing it as a threat to Ghana's strategic national interests and job security. The union staged a peaceful protest in Tema and submitted a petition to the President through the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, arguing that VALCO has made significant operational gains that make the proposed transaction unjustifiable.
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has petitioned President Mahama to halt the planned sale of Volta Aluminium Company, citing credible information that GIADEC intends to transfer a 70 per cent equity stake to Arch Holdings Consortium. The union warns of nationwide action if the government proceeds, describing VALCO as a strategic national asset that must be protected.
Staff of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation have handed over a fully refurbished four-unit kindergarten classroom block to Republic Road Nursery School in Tema as part of the Corporation's 40th anniversary activities. The project, funded and executed entirely by GNPC staff as a personal initiative, included new ceilings, tiled floors, washroom facilities, and furniture made from recycled plastic materials.
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation marked its 40th anniversary by completing a staff-led renovation of Republic Road Nursery School in Tema Community 4. The project, part of GNPC's year-long anniversary programme, was conceived and executed by employee volunteers as a legacy contribution to the community that has hosted the Corporation's offices for four decades.
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly held its first ordinary session, addressing revenue mobilisation, sanitation, infrastructure and service delivery. The MCE noted that internally generated fund collection had reached 13 per cent of target as of March 2025 and the District Performance Assessment Tool score stood at 35 per cent, below the national average.
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor's heartfelt birthday message to Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright, posted on social media with intimate language and family photographs, prompted public speculation about a potential romantic or marital relationship between the two NDC politicians.
The Tema Chapter of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industries held its bi-monthly meeting on April 23, marking the last under the outgoing executive led by Regional Chairman Dr Gideon Amenyedor, whose two-year tenure expires. The gathering was attended by chapter members and the incumbent National President, and featured a presentation by the Egyptian Embassy's Commercial Attaché.