Year Established:2018, carved out of the then Gomoa East District and made operational on 15 March 2018. The 2026 Composite Budget identifies L.I. 2339 as the establishing instrument.
The Gomoa Central District Assembly is one of the administrative districts located in the Central Region of Ghana. The District was carved out of the then Gomoa East District and established under Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2339 in 2017, becoming operational on 15 March 2018, with Gomoa Afransi serving as its administrative capital. The establishment of the District was part of Ghana’s decentralisation programme aimed at bringing local governance and development administration closer to the people.
The District is situated in the south-eastern portion of the Central Region. It shares boundaries with Agona East District to the north-east, Gomoa West District to the south-west, Gomoa East District to the east, and Effutu Municipality to the south. Its location also places it within the wider economic and settlement corridor linking the Central Region with the Greater Accra Region.
In terms of land area, Gomoa Central covers approximately 260.69 square kilometres according to the Assembly’s current 2026 Composite Budget. The 2021 Population and Housing Census recorded a total population of 83,610, comprising 39,101 males and 44,509 females. Females therefore constituted approximately 53.2% of the population, compared with 46.8% males. The District remains predominantly rural, with 62,529 people living in rural localities and 21,081 in urban localities according to the 2021 Census.
The economy of Gomoa Central is predominantly driven by agriculture, petty trading, commerce and small-scale processing. Agriculture remains the key economic sector, employing thousands of residents, with much of production undertaken on a subsistence basis. Major crops cultivated in the District include cassava, maize, pineapple, coconut, vegetables and citrus, alongside non-traditional crops such as Asian vegetables, chilli and bird’s-eye pepper. The agricultural base provides opportunities for agro-processing, food production and value addition.
Gomoa Afransi is the District’s principal administrative and commercial capital. Other important communities and settlements include Akwamu, Kwame Adwer, Obuasi, Gyaaman, Esikuma, Dahom, Lome, Achiase, Akropong, Aboso, Benso, Ekwamkrom, Manso, Mangoase, Oguakrom and Pomadze. Aboso and Afransi are particularly important commercial centres, with the Assembly identifying both as major operational market locations supporting local trade and revenue mobilisation.
Administratively, the Gomoa Central District Assembly is the highest political, administrative and planning authority within the District. It is responsible for local development planning, physical and spatial planning, public health, road and feeder-road development, social infrastructure, environmental management, public safety and local revenue mobilisation. The District is organised through four Area Councils, which support the Assembly in extending local administration and development coordination to communities.
The Assembly’s governance structure comprises elected Assembly Members representing the District’s electoral areas, Government Appointees, the District Chief Executive (DCE) as the political and administrative head, and the Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central Constituency. The General Assembly serves as the principal local decision-making and policy-formulating organ. The District has 15 electoral areas and one parliamentary constituency. The current DCE is Hon. Hackman Kobina Aidoo, while the Member of Parliament is Hon. Kwame Asare.
Gomoa Central possesses a range of natural, cultural, educational and tourism assets. Among its identified tourism and cultural attractions are the Crown Forest Safari Park at Gomoa Nsuaem, the Gomoa Two-Weeks Festival, the Suaye Technology Centre at Gomoa Mpota, and the mystery stone at Asebu. The District also has educational infrastructure that includes about 120 basic schools, three Senior High Schools and Perez University at Pomadze, providing an important foundation for human-capital development.
The District faces several development challenges, including poor road surfaces and ancillary infrastructure, inadequate modern market facilities, weak spatial development control, waste-management difficulties, inadequate health infrastructure, limited electricity supply to newly developing communities, and underdeveloped tourism resources. The largely rural character of the District also creates continuing demands for improved roads, agricultural infrastructure, social services and economic facilities.
Despite these challenges, Gomoa Central has considerable opportunities for sustainable economic development. Its agricultural resources create prospects for commercial farming, agro-processing, horticulture and value-added food production, while its strategic location provides opportunities for commerce, transport and private-sector investment. The District’s tourism sites, markets, educational institutions, coconut and pineapple production, and emerging infrastructure also provide a foundation for expanding local enterprises and employment. The Assembly has further identified improved market infrastructure, tourism development and settlement planning as important areas for future development.
With Gomoa Afransi as its administrative capital, the Gomoa Central District Assembly occupies an important position in the Central Region’s agricultural and emerging commercial economy. Its extensive farming base, growing settlements, strategic location, educational institutions, market centres and cultural and tourism resources provide the District with significant potential for agricultural transformation, local enterprise development and improved socio-economic growth.
Key Profile Data
Name of MMDA: Gomoa Central District Assembly
Region: Central Region
Type of Assembly: District
Capital: Gomoa Afransi
Year Established: 2017
Operational Date: 15 March 2018
Establishing Legislation: L.I. 2339
Population: 83,610
Male: 39,101
Female: 44,509
Female Population Share: 53.2%
Male Population Share: 46.8%
Urban Population: 21,081
Rural Population: 62,529
Land Area: 260.69 km²
Area Councils: 4
Electoral Areas: 15
Parliamentary Constituency: 1, Gomoa Central Constituency
District Chief Executive: Hon. Hackman Kobina Aidoo
District Chief Executive (DCE): Hon. Hackman Kobina Aidoo.
Presiding Member: Hon. Emmanuel Essoun.
Member of Parliament: Hon. Kwame Asare Obeng, (MP for Gomoa Central)
Assembly Structure: The Assembly is the highest political and administrative authority in the district. It operates through the General Assembly, Presiding Member, Executive Committee, statutory sub-committees, District Coordinating Directorate and decentralized departments. The district is further administered through four Area Councils and Unit Committees.
Assembly Membership: The district has 22 electoral areas.
Agriculture & Fisheries – Cassava, maize, vegetables, coconut, and poultry farming; artisanal fishing along coastal communities.
Education – Expansion of basic schools, vocational training, and ICT integration.
Health & Social Services – Upgrading health centres, expanding CHPS compounds, and improving sanitation systems.
Infrastructure & Transport – Road rehabilitation, feeder road construction, and drainage systems.
Local Economic Development – Agro-processing, MSME support, and entrepreneurship training.
Tourism & Culture – Leveraging cultural festivals, eco-tourism sites, and coastal heritage.
Environmental Management – Waste management, afforestation, and climate adaptation programmes.
Flagship Projects & Programmes:
Agriculture & Fisheries: Establishment of cassava and coconut processing centres; farmer support with improved seedlings and mechanization; modern fish landing sites.
Education: ICT labs for schools, vocational training centres, and classroom blocks in rural communities.
Health: Expansion of Gomoa Afransi Health Centre, maternal health outreach, and sanitation improvement projects.
Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of feeder roads linking farming communities, storm drain construction, and rural electrification.
Local Economic Development: Business incubators for youth, agro-processing SMEs, and automation of IGF collection.
Tourism: Promotion of cultural festivals, development of eco-tourism sites, and modernization of coastal facilities.
Environment: Waste segregation and recycling projects, afforestation campaigns, and shoreline protection.
SDGs Alignment:
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.
