Agona West Municipal Assembly

• Municipal Chief Executive (MCE): Hon. Eric Gyamfi Odoom
• Presiding Member: Hon. Ebenezer Bimpong
• Member of Parliament: Hon. Ernestina Ofori Dangbey, (Member of Parliament for the Agona West Constituency.)

Assembly Structure

The Agona West Municipal Assembly is the highest political and administrative authority in the Municipality. It performs deliberative, legislative and executive functions and exercises political and administrative authority within the municipality.

The Assembly operates through the General Assembly, Executive Committee, statutory and other sub-committees, and the Municipal Coordinating Directorate and decentralised departments.

Its sub-municipal structure comprises six Zonal Councils:

1. Swedru Zonal Council
2. Nyakrom Zonal Council
3. Otsenkorang/Edukrom Zonal Council
4. Nkum/Ahamadonko Zonal Council
5. Bobikuma/Kwaman Zonal Council
6. Abodom/Kukurantumi Zonal Council

The Assembly also has Nyarkrom Urban Council, giving it an urban sub-structure in addition to the zonal councils.

Assembly Membership

The Municipality has 31 electoral areas and the General Assembly consists of:

• 31 elected Assembly Members
• 13 Government-appointed members
• The Municipal Chief Executive, who forms part of the Assembly
• The Member of Parliament, who serves as an ex-officio member

The Ghana Statistical Service’s municipal profile confirms the 31 elected members, 13 government appointees and 31 electoral areas.

Assembly Membership: 44 Assembly Members, comprising 31 elected members and 13 government-appointed members, with the MCE included in the Assembly’s institutional composition. The MP participates as an ex-officio member. The Municipality has 31 electoral areas and six Zonal Councils, together with the Nyarkrom Urban Council.

• Agriculture & Agribusiness – Cocoa, oil palm, cassava, maize, and vegetable farming; promotion of irrigation, mechanization, and agro-processing.
• Infrastructure & Transport – Road rehabilitation, bridges, and drainage systems to connect farming communities to Agona Swedru and other market centers.
• Health & Social Services – Expansion of CHPS compounds, upgrading of Agona Swedru 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 cassava and palm oil processing centres; farmer support with improved seedlings and mechanization.
• Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of feeder roads linking Agona Swedru, Awutu, and surrounding farming communities; construction of bridges and culverts to reduce flooding.
• Health: Upgrading Agona Swedru Government Hospital, expanding CHPS compounds, and maternal health outreach programmes.
• Education: ICT labs for schools, vocational training centres, and classroom blocks in rural and peri-urban 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.

• Agona Swedru Government Hospital – The main referral facility serving the municipality.
• Health Centres – Located in Swedru and surrounding communities, providing outpatient and maternal health services.
• CHPS Compounds – Spread across rural areas 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 Agona Swedru and nearby towns.
• Senior High Schools – Institutions such as Swedru SHS and other SHS facilities 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 Agona Swedru–Winneba 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 Agona Swedru township, 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 Agona Swedru township to reduce indiscriminate dumping.
• Communal skips – Placed in densely populated areas to serve households without direct collection services.
• Recycling initiatives – School-based waste segregation, small-scale plastic recycling, and composting projects.
• Challenges: Irregular collection schedules, inadequate disposal sites, and poor compliance with sanitation bye-laws in peri-urban and rural communities.

• Flood control – Construction of storm drains and desilting of waterways to reduce seasonal flooding in Agona Swedru and surrounding towns.
• 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 Agona Swedru and riverine communities 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.
• Sand winning impacts – Unregulated sand mining contributes to erosion, loss of arable land, and environmental degradation.

• Town hall meetings – Regularly organized in Agona Swedru and surrounding communities 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 Agona Swedru and nearby towns.
• Youth councils – Platforms for young people to voice concerns and contribute to policy discussions.