On October 30th, 2025, the Honourable Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Akuapim South set out on a significant working tour across five communities namely;Yaw Duodu, Apantem, Obodan, Pakro–Fante Town, and Akuansu. The visit formed part of the Assembly’s community engagement and development initiative, aimed at assessing ongoing challenges and introducing the contractor selected for the municipality’s upcoming water project.
This initiative followed earlier consultations between the MCE, Assembly Members, and community representatives, where the lack of access to potable water had emerged as a critical concern shared across all five communities. Determined to provide a lasting solution, the MCE had engaged a reputable contractor from hydrofix company limited who has the technical capacity to drill boreholes, install pumps, and mount polytanks efficiently and to standard. His visit was therefore both symbolic and a practical mission to inspire trust, ensure collaboration, and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to inclusive development.
As the MCE and his entourage journeyed through the lush but challenging terrain of Akuapim South, they were greeted by hopeful residents who expressed gratitude for the visit and seized the opportunity to share their struggles and aspirations. From Yaw Duodu to Akwansu, a common theme emerged communities eager to progress but constrained by infrastructural and social challenges.
In many areas, schools lacked basic facilities such as computer laboratories, toilets, and urinals, making effective teaching and learning difficult and compromising sanitation. The absence of kindergarten and basic school blocks in some towns meant that children as young as five or six had to walk long distances to access education, often navigating unsafe and poorly maintained roads.
The issue of road infrastructure echoed throughout the tour. Roads connecting key communities like Yaw Duodu, Apantem, Obodan, and Akuansu were in deplorable condition, leaving parts of the municipality cut off during the rainy season. Drivers and motorcyclists frequently refused to ply these routes, forcing residents especially traders, farmers, and schoolchildren to trek long distances. Poor road access had also slowed emergency response and hindered economic activity, deepening rural poverty.
Equally concerning was the state of sanitation and waste management. Several communities lacked proper refuse containers or designated dumping sites, resulting in open dumping and unhealthy surroundings of he promised to provide some communities with a 400 litre garbage containers. In Pakro–Fante Town, the only public toilet facility was in a deplorable condition, posing a public health risk. The MCE assured residents that this facility would be inspected and renovated under the Assembly’s sanitation improvement programme.
Beyond infrastructure, the tour also revealed security and environmental challenges. In Yaw Duodu, reports of illegal sand winning protected by armed landguards had created tension and fear among residents. The practice not only endangered lives but also threatened farmland and, roads. Meanwhile, in Obodan, residents appealed for streetlights to illuminate dark areas that had become prone to petty crime and unsafe for night movement.
The problem of water scarcity, however, stood at the heart of every discussion. In communities like Obodan, Apantem, and Akwansu, schools and households alike struggled with limited or inconsistent water supply. At the Diaspora Girls Senior High School, students and staff were particularly affected, sometimes having to fetch water from a distant. The MCE reiterated that the new water project involving borehole drilling, pump installation, and polytank mounting was designed precisely to address such hardships and would commence without delay.
As residents shared their experiences, the MCE listened attentively, acknowledging each concern with empathy and resolve. He encouraged the people to support the contractor and allow drilling at sites identified by scientific water-detection equipment rather than through guesswork. He reminded them that development thrives on partnership between the Assembly, traditional leaders, and the people themselves.
Throughout the journey, the MCE emphasized that while not every problem could be solved immediately, progress was already underway. Short-term interventions such as water provision, road reshaping, and sanitation improvements would begin promptly, while long-term planning would address issues like school infrastructure, electricity extension, and waste management systems.
As he addressed the final gathering in Akwansu, the MCE pledged that his administration would continue to work tirelessly to deliver equitable development across the municipality. He urged all residents to maintain peace and cooperation for the success of every project depended on their collective will. it was a journey of hope and renewal. It strengthened the bond between leadership and the people and reignited the collective belief that Akuapim South could overcome its challenges through unity, commitment, and shared purpose.
AKUAPIM SOUTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
Community Engagement: The MCE’s Journey of Hope and Development
This initiative followed earlier consultations between the MCE, Assembly Members, and community representatives, where the lack of access to potable water had emerged as a critical concern shared across all five communities. Determined to provide a lasting solution, the MCE had engaged a reputable contractor from hydrofix company limited who has the technical capacity to drill boreholes, install pumps, and mount polytanks efficiently and to standard. His visit was therefore both symbolic and a practical mission to inspire trust, ensure collaboration, and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to inclusive development.
As the MCE and his entourage journeyed through the lush but challenging terrain of Akuapim South, they were greeted by hopeful residents who expressed gratitude for the visit and seized the opportunity to share their struggles and aspirations. From Yaw Duodu to Akwansu, a common theme emerged communities eager to progress but constrained by infrastructural and social challenges.
In many areas, schools lacked basic facilities such as computer laboratories, toilets, and urinals, making effective teaching and learning difficult and compromising sanitation. The absence of kindergarten and basic school blocks in some towns meant that children as young as five or six had to walk long distances to access education, often navigating unsafe and poorly maintained roads.
The issue of road infrastructure echoed throughout the tour. Roads connecting key communities like Yaw Duodu, Apantem, Obodan, and Akuansu were in deplorable condition, leaving parts of the municipality cut off during the rainy season. Drivers and motorcyclists frequently refused to ply these routes, forcing residents especially traders, farmers, and schoolchildren to trek long distances. Poor road access had also slowed emergency response and hindered economic activity, deepening rural poverty.
Equally concerning was the state of sanitation and waste management. Several communities lacked proper refuse containers or designated dumping sites, resulting in open dumping and unhealthy surroundings of he promised to provide some communities with a 400 litre garbage containers. In Pakro–Fante Town, the only public toilet facility was in a deplorable condition, posing a public health risk. The MCE assured residents that this facility would be inspected and renovated under the Assembly’s sanitation improvement programme.
Beyond infrastructure, the tour also revealed security and environmental challenges. In Yaw Duodu, reports of illegal sand winning protected by armed landguards had created tension and fear among residents. The practice not only endangered lives but also threatened farmland and, roads. Meanwhile, in Obodan, residents appealed for streetlights to illuminate dark areas that had become prone to petty crime and unsafe for night movement.
The problem of water scarcity, however, stood at the heart of every discussion. In communities like Obodan, Apantem, and Akwansu, schools and households alike struggled with limited or inconsistent water supply. At the Diaspora Girls Senior High School, students and staff were particularly affected, sometimes having to fetch water from a distant. The MCE reiterated that the new water project involving borehole drilling, pump installation, and polytank mounting was designed precisely to address such hardships and would commence without delay.
As residents shared their experiences, the MCE listened attentively, acknowledging each concern with empathy and resolve. He encouraged the people to support the contractor and allow drilling at sites identified by scientific water-detection equipment rather than through guesswork. He reminded them that development thrives on partnership between the Assembly, traditional leaders, and the people themselves.
Throughout the journey, the MCE emphasized that while not every problem could be solved immediately, progress was already underway. Short-term interventions such as water provision, road reshaping, and sanitation improvements would begin promptly, while long-term planning would address issues like school infrastructure, electricity extension, and waste management systems.
As he addressed the final gathering in Akwansu, the MCE pledged that his administration would continue to work tirelessly to deliver equitable development across the municipality. He urged all residents to maintain peace and cooperation for the success of every project depended on their collective will. it was a journey of hope and renewal. It strengthened the bond between leadership and the people and reignited the collective belief that Akuapim South could overcome its challenges through unity, commitment, and shared purpose.
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