Oti Region: Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Minister of the Oti Region, has engaged Presiding Members from various Municipal and District Assemblies (MDAs) in the region to foster greater collaboration for development. The meeting aimed to discuss strategies to strengthen cooperation between the members and their respective Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in fulfilling their mandates.

According to Ghana News Agency, the Presiding Members reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with the MDCEs to support the shared vision of advancing the development of the region. They highlighted pressing challenges, including the lack of basic logistics required to effectively carry out their duties, and appealed for the Minister’s intervention to expedite the completion of critical infrastructure projects, such as roads and hospitals, initiated under the previous administration.

The Minister urged them to remain focused, diligent, and cooperative while strictly adhering to their constitutional mandate. He emphasized the vital role the members play in local governance and encouraged them to lead with integrity, independence, and excellence. Mr. Gyapong noted that some local assemblies were not performing as expected due to a lack of proactive, visionary, and assertive leadership.

He called on them to prioritize the needs of the people they serve and the Constitution that empowers them. The meeting was attended by Presiding Members from various MDAs, including Mr. Rockson Okru (Krachi East Municipal Assembly), Mr. Andrews Jacuith (Jasikan-Buem Municipal Assembly), Mr. Abubakar Al-hassan (Nkwanta North District Assembly), and Mr. Jones Mawuli Peni (Biakoye District Assembly). The rest were Mr. Kennedy Abotsi (Krachi West Municipal Assembly), Mr. Edward Yilengne (Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly), Mr. John Nteleye Mpoebi (Krachi Nchumuru District Assembly), and Mr. Anthony Ahiable (Akan District Assembly).