… Wa West District Chief Executive, Richard Wullo, highlighted that Wa West alone borders over 20 porous, unapproved river crossing points into Burkina Faso. …
… Addressing the gathering at Wechiau, District Chief Executive Richard Wullo cautioned the beneficiaries against using the financial support for immediate consumption. …
… District Chief Executive Richard Wullo noted that the renovation was long overdue, citing the poor condition of the original furniture, which had exposed nails that posed safety risks. …
… Shifting the focus to credit accessibility, Wa West District Chief Executive Richard Wullo appealed for a downward review of lending rates in response to dropping national inflation, aiming to support local farmers and SMEs. …
… Accompanied by the District Chief Executive, Richard Wullo, the MP’s working tour revealed significant progress at the E-block site, which is being fast-tracked for the 2026/2027 academic year, alongside stark evidence of theft and structural deterioration at the facility. …
… The near-tragedy was the focus of a district working tour by Wa West Member of Parliament Peter Toobu Lanchene and District Chief Executive Richard Wullo, who later concluded the day by inspecting a proposed resettlement site for households displaced by the construction of the 24 …
… Chairman Vaari also praised the District Chief Executive (DCE), Richard Wullo, and various decentralised departments, including health, agriculture, and education, alongside faith-based and non-governmental organisations for their collaborative roles in elevating the district. …
… The District Chief Executive for Wa West, Richard Wullo, said World Vision’s earlier interventions had improved access to water in some communities, noting that a mechanised solar borehole project implemented between 2019 and 2020 had benefited several locations. …
The Ghana Maritime Authority has partnered with Upper West assemblies and traditional leaders to enforce a "No Life Jacket, No Boarding" policy and reduce river disasters on the Black Volta and other inland waterways. The initiative follows recurring capsize incidents, including a 2023 disaster in Lawra Municipality where seven students died.
The Ghana Maritime Authority has partnered with Upper West assemblies and traditional leaders to enforce a "No Life Jacket, No Boarding" policy and reduce river disasters on the Black Volta and other inland waterways. The initiative follows recurring capsize incidents, including a 2023 disaster in Lawra Municipality where seven students died.
The Wa West District Assembly has disbursed GH¢236,000 and 10 wheelchairs to 62 persons with disabilities to promote economic independence and improve mobility. The district chief executive cautioned beneficiaries to use the funds for investment rather than consumption, noting this is the third such disbursement this year.
The Wa West District Assembly has begun a one-month renovation of its main conference hall, the first major upgrade since 2004, to address structural and furnishing deficiencies including retiling, new windows, air conditioning, and modern furniture. The project is financed through the District Assemblies' Common Fund and aims to provide a safe and comfortable environment for local governance operations.
Nandom Community Bank's total assets reached 81.83 million Ghana cedis with profit before tax rising to 2.10 million cedis in 2025, but stakeholders are urging shareholders to inject fresh capital to meet the Bank of Ghana's 5-million-cedi minimum threshold by December 2026.
The Wa West MP is pushing to complete the Dorimon E-block, abandoned for a decade and damaged by weather and theft, which contractors say will be ready within three to four months. He is also intervening to resolve a severe furniture shortage at a local kindergarten.
A fire, suspected to be caused by an electrical fault, swept through a storage room at Wa West District Hospital, destroying essential medical supplies including IV fluids, medications, and maternal and infant care supplies. The District Member of Parliament and Chief Executive visited the hospital and pledged support following the incident.
Wa West District's multidimensional poverty fell from 61.9% in 2021 to 24.0% in 2025, attributed by the NDC Constituency Chairman to the MP's targeted interventions including school fee payments, business support, and youth programs.
World Vision Ghana has launched a 5-year Universal Service Coverage programme targeting Wa West and Wa East districts to expand access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, with stakeholders signing MOUs and developing a joint roadmap focused on innovative financing, governance, and community participation.
The Upper West Regional Minister broke ground on a technical and vocational institute in Ga, Wa West District's eastern corridor, fulfilling a 2020 campaign promise by President John Dramani Mahama. The facility aims to provide skills training locally and make it accessible to families in the eastern corridor, which has had no TVET or second-cycle institution.
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.