6th Assembly Of The Obuasi Municipal Assembly Inaugurated

All Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies nationwide witnessed the swearing in of all its elected and appointed members into the sixth (6th) milestone journey on 6th October, 2015 as the sixth set of MMDAs in the period of the Fourth Republic.

The Obuasi Municipal Assembly was no exception of such an occasion. The event, which can be described as historic is appropriate, following the cancellation of the District Level Elections originally scheduled for March 2015, as a result of the Supreme Court decision.

The Obuasi Assembly witnessed the inauguration of 56 members, comprising of 17 appointees and 38 elected members. The Municipal Chief Executive of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, Nana Baffour Osei Asibey ll, the President’s representative, Nana Kwabena Ahimah ll from Dompoase, who was the chairman for the occasion, Religious Leaders, Traditional Authorities and a cross section of the Municipality were all present at the Urban Council for the Inauguration Ceremony.

A speech read on behalf of the President of the Republic of Ghana,John Dramani Mahama charged members to serve with dedication and be committed in their delivery of duties by demanding accountability of themselves and the management of the Assembly, this he stated will make them credible in respect of decision making and delivery of services to the people.

He emphasized, the government has also provided institutional support through the establishment of sub district level political structures, such as Urban, Town and Area

Councils and Unit Committees. These he said are vital structures which are meant to provide the required support to District Assemblies especially in the implementation of decisions, projects and programmes.

Again, he advised their election and appointment as Assembly Members are a mark of the confidence put in them by the people and therefore are expected to live up to the responsibilities reposed in them.

Assembly members are expected to explain policies for a better understanding to the ordinary Ghanaian in participatory democracy, he said.

The Municipal Chief Executive Richard Ofori Agyeman in his address, advised members to rise above sectarian partisanship and place the interest of the people over and above all consideration.

He promised as the head and leader of the Assembly to continue with his open door approach in administration in order to share ideas and consultation whenever necessary.

“The bar has been raised, Obuasi and the world is waiting to see how we fare in this session, with selflessness, dedication and hard work, I am convinced that we will excel” he concluded.

JEAN ASANTEWAAH ODURO

(JOURNALIST, ISD-OBUASI)