Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly

• Municipal Chief Executive (MCE): Hon. Halidu Tamimu. He was nominated by the President and confirmed as MCE on 6 May 2025.
• Presiding Member: Hon. Peter Agyei-Duah. He was elected Presiding Member on 4 September 2026.
• Member of Parliament: Hon. Joseph Frempong, Member of Parliament for the Nkawkaw Constituency.

Assembly Structure

The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly is the highest political and administrative authority within the Municipality. It operates through the General Assembly, the Executive Committee, statutory and other sub-committees, and decentralized structures including four Zonal Councils:

1. Nkawkaw Zonal Council
2. Fodoa/Kofi Dede Zonal Council
3. Awenade/Apradang Zonal Council
4. Asuboni Rails Zonal Council

The Municipality is divided into 26 electoral areas, each represented at the Assembly level.

Assembly Membership

The Assembly has 40 members, comprising:

• 26 elected Assembly Members
• 12 Government-appointed members
• 1 Municipal Chief Executive
• 1 Member of Parliament, who serves as an ex-officio member without voting rights

Thus, the Assembly’s principal voting membership consists of the elected and appointed members together with the MCE, while the MP participates as an ex-officio member.

• Agriculture & Agribusiness – Cocoa, oil palm, cassava, maize, and vegetable farming; promotion of mechanization and agro-processing.
• Infrastructure & Transport – Road rehabilitation, bridges, and drainage systems to connect farming communities to markets.
• Health & Social Services – Expansion of CHPS compounds, upgrading of Nkawkaw Government Hospital, and improved sanitation systems.
• Education – Classroom expansion, ICT integration, and vocational training for youth.
• Local Economic Development – MSME support, entrepreneurship training, and revenue mobilization.
• Environmental Management – Waste management, afforestation, and climate adaptation programmes.

• Agriculture: Establishment of agro-processing centres for cassava and palm oil; farmer support with improved seedlings and mechanization.
• Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of feeder roads linking Nkawkaw, Obomeng, and surrounding communities; construction of bridges and culverts.
• Health: Upgrading Nkawkaw Government Hospital, expanding CHPS compounds, and maternal health outreach programmes.
• Education: ICT labs for schools, vocational training centres, and classroom blocks in rural communities.
• Local Economic Development: Business counselling for MSMEs, entrepreneurship training, and automation of IGF collection.
• Environment: Waste segregation and recycling projects, afforestation campaigns, and flood control measures.

• SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): Agricultural modernization and agro-processing to improve food security.
• SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being): Strengthening healthcare facilities and maternal health services.
• SDG 4 (Quality Education): Classroom expansion, ICT integration, and vocational training.
• SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation): Boreholes, rural water projects, and improved sanitation coverage.
• SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth): SME support, youth employment, and agro-industrial expansion.
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure): Road rehabilitation, ICT integration, and agro-processing facilities.
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities): Flood control, urban renewal, and community safety.
• SDG 13 (Climate Action): Climate resilience projects, afforestation, and disaster risk reduction.
• SDG 15 (Life on Land): Forest conservation, watershed protection, and biodiversity preservation.

• Nkawkaw Government Hospital – The main referral facility serving the municipality.
• Health Centres – Facilities in Obomeng, Asuboni, and other towns provide outpatient and maternal health services.
• CHPS Compounds – Spread across rural communities to deliver primary healthcare closer to residents.
• Private Clinics & Pharmacies – Complement government facilities with specialized care and laboratory services.

• Basic Schools – Numerous public and private primary and JHS across Nkawkaw, Obomeng, and Asuboni.
• Senior High Schools – Institutions such as Nkawkaw SHS and Obomeng SHS serve the municipality.
• Vocational & Technical Training – Skills development centers focusing on carpentry, tailoring, ICT, and agriculture.
• Private Training Institutes – Provide ICT, business, and technical courses for youth employment.

• Major Roads – The Nkawkaw–Obomeng corridor is tarred but requires periodic maintenance.
• Feeder Roads – Many rural roads are untarred, becoming muddy and inaccessible during rainy seasons.
• Transport Challenges – Poor feeder roads affect access to farms, schools, and health facilities.
• Ongoing Projects: Road rehabilitation, culvert construction, and drainage works to improve connectivity and reduce flooding.

• Water Supply – Boreholes, hand-dug wells, and small-town water systems provide potable water.
• Sanitation Facilities – Public toilets and household latrines expanded to reduce open defecation.
• Waste Management – Door-to-door collection in Nkawkaw, communal skips, and private contractors like Zoomlion.
• Challenges: Irregular waste collection, poor disposal practices, and limited recycling facilities in rural areas.

• Door-to-door collection – Managed by private contractors in Nkawkaw and other urban centers.
• Communal skips – Placed in densely populated areas to serve households without direct collection services.
• Recycling initiatives – Small-scale plastic recycling, composting, and school-based waste segregation projects.
• Challenges: Irregular collection schedules, inadequate disposal sites, and indiscriminate dumping in peri-urban and rural communities.

• Flood control – Construction of storm drains and desilting of waterways to reduce seasonal flooding in Nkawkaw, Obomeng, and Asuboni.
• Afforestation projects – Tree planting campaigns in schools, parks, and degraded lands to combat deforestation.
• Watershed protection – Safeguarding river basins and water sources to ensure sustainable supply.
• Community sensitization – Education campaigns on waste disposal, flood preparedness, and climate resilience.
• Urban greening – Development of green spaces and beautification projects to improve air quality and reduce heat.

• Deforestation – Logging, farming, and settlement expansion threaten forest reserves and river catchment areas.
• Flooding – Poor drainage systems in Nkawkaw and Obomeng cause seasonal floods.
• Waste disposal – Indiscriminate dumping of plastics and refuse in open spaces and drains.
• Soil erosion – Farming on slopes without proper conservation measures leads to land degradation.
• Mining impacts – Small-scale mining activities contribute to land degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss.

• Town hall meetings – Regularly organized in Nkawkaw, Obomeng, and Asuboni to discuss budgets, development projects, and local concerns.
• Community durbars – Traditional gatherings used to engage residents, strengthen accountability, and solicit feedback on governance.
• Radio & local media – Local FM stations provide civic education on sanitation, health, and Assembly initiatives.
• Digital platforms – WhatsApp groups and social media pages mobilize residents and share announcements.
• Participatory planning – Citizens involved in prioritizing projects and resource allocation, especially in farming and trading communities.

• Youth employment programs – Skills training, entrepreneurship support, and job creation initiatives targeting young farmers, traders, and artisans.
• Women’s cooperatives – Support groups for women traders, farmers, and service providers to access credit and training.
• Scholarship schemes – Targeted support for girls and vulnerable youth in secondary and tertiary education.
• Microfinance initiatives – Credit facilities for women-led businesses and SMEs in Nkawkaw and nearby towns.
• Youth councils – Platforms for young people to voice concerns and contribute to policy discussions.