Archive January 26, 2020

Atwima Nwabiagya North District Swears-in second Assembly

By in Politics Tag ,

Atwima Nwabiagya North District has sworn 24 Assembly members including Senior Apostle John Owusu Achiaw, Worldwide Leader of The True Faith Church(Worldwide) and Nana Gyedu Kumanin IV, Amakye-Bare Hene. His Worship Rockson Kpodo administering the Oath of office, secrecy and allegiance, charged assembly members to serve diligently to ensure rapid development of the district.

Hon. Kwaku Agyenim Boateng on behalf of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said the the President attached great importance to the work of Assembly members and trust that they will bring their experience and expertise to bear on the work of the Assembly.
On her part, the DCE for the area, Hon. Rebecca Yeboah in her welcome address at colourful durbar of chiefs, queen mothers, clergy, Imams and the people, told assembly members that their election and appointment was a mark of confidence the people have in them.
She appealed to assembly members and all stakeholders to rally behind her to build the “Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda ” in the district.
“You will agree with me that this inauguration alone would not result in the change that our people are looking for. It is only a chance for us to collectively make a change in our development efforts “, the DCE stated.
Hon. Isaac Ohemeng Prempeh, the Assembly member for Achiase -Nketia -Amoaman electoral area was elected as the Presiding Member for the Assembly. The former PM polled 24 voted out of 25.
Also in attendance was the DCD, Mr Kaleem Abdallah Adam, Heads of Departments and staff of the Assembly.
Story by:
Thomas Awuah
( Information Services Department )
Picture:
Prince Boakye Yiadom
(Information Services Department )
Published: MIS Unit

Akropong district court to be upgraded

By in Development Tag ,

The Akropong District Court will be upgraded to Circuit Court status in no distant future, the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Akwasi Anin Yeboah has announced.

This announcement was made at the commissioning of fully furnished modern court complex at Akropong in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly ( ANNDA ) ,on Friday May 29, 2020 .

Announcement of decision by Chief Justice to upgrade the old court which had been given a face lift was greeted with rapturous cheers and applause by the gathering at commissioning event.

He was full of praise for assembly for the facility, furniture and other equipment provided to make the staff work effectively.

The Chief Justice was joined by Hon. Simon Osei Mensah, Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Benito Owusu-Bio, MP, Hon. Rebecca Yeboah, DCE, Mr Kaleem Abdallah Adam, District Coordinating Director, chiefs, staff of the District Assembly and staff of the Judicial Service to commission the court building.

The District Court is the only court in District, and the Chief Justice has promised to renovate the old structure for use while considering to build another new court at Barekese, the District capital in no distant future to enhance delivery of justice.

 

He said his attention had been drawn to the fact that, the Judicial Service has inadequate court rooms, and he was working to improve the current situation.

Currently there are three courts in the Atwima Enclave namely Nkawie Circuit Court ,Akropong District Court  and Nhyinahin District Court. And upgrading of Akropong court will bring the number of Circuit Courts to two within the vicinity.

 

 

Story by :

Thomas Awuah Asem

(Information Services Department)

 

Picture by :

Prince Boakye Yiadom

(Information Services Department )

 

Published by : MIS Unit