The Ga West Municipal Assembly on Wednesday, 21st October 2026, held its Third Executive Committee (EXECO) Meeting to review ongoing projects, consider the Assembly’s 2027 Annual Action Plan and Composite Budget, and discuss recommendations to improve service delivery within the municipality.

The meeting was attended by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. John Desmond Nii Sowah Nai, the Deputy Director, Mr. Julius Azumah, members of the Executive Committee and other officers of the Assembly.

Proceedings began with a review of the minutes of the previous meeting and updates on outstanding issues. Members received updates on the 24-hour economy market project and the construction of separate cells for female and juvenile inmates. The market project is expected to be completed by mid-2028, while work on the cells is expected to begin soon.

The Municipal Planning Officer, Mrs. Cynthia Bonsah, presented the 2027 Annual Action Plan, which contains about 211 activities with an estimated budget of GH 32.5 million cedis. Discussions highlighted the need to speed up physical planning, although limited funds remained a challenge.

The Municipal Budget Officer, Madam Mary A. A. Acquah, presented the draft revised 2027 Composite Budget, projecting GH 17.9 million cedis in Internally Generated Funds (IGF) and GH 73.5 million cedis in grants. She noted that IGF had increased from GH5.5 million in 2022 to a projected GH17.9 million in 2027. Members also proposed increasing the Assembly’s annual IGF target to GH20 million.

The Committee considered recommendations from the various sub-committees aimed at improving the Assembly’s operations. These included installing streetlights in schools, improving vehicle maintenance, providing vehicles for site inspections, and strengthening the management of temporary structure permits.

Other recommendations focused on staff orientation, support for vulnerable residents, timely release of funds for agricultural activities, proper cattle management, staff health screening and improved child protection. The Environmental Health and Sanitation Sub-Committee also proposed a demonstration of the KwicBox waste management software, a reliable water supply to public washrooms and the appointment of a qualified transport officer.

Members further stressed the importance of discipline and urged departmental heads to remain at meetings until they were officially closed.

The Executive Committee expressed appreciation to members for their contributions and reaffirmed its commitment to improving service delivery and promoting sustainable development within the Ga West Municipality.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and members. Hon. Charles Abusah moved for the meeting to close, and the motion was seconded by Hon. Aryeetey. The Chair declared the meeting closed, followed by a closing prayer led by Hon. Abusah.

Source: Awudi Francisca Afi, ISD-GWMA