The Ga South Municipal Assembly (GSMA) held its Second Ordinary Meeting of the Second Session of the Third Assembly on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, at the Assembly Hall. The meeting, presided over by Hon. Nene Agbo Tetteh Shaibu, brought together Members of Parliament, Assembly Members, Heads of Departments, Zonal Council representatives, and other stakeholders to deliberate on GA SOUTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HOLDS SECOND ORDINARY MEETING OF THE the progress, challenges, and future development agenda of the municipality.
A highlight of the meeting was the delivery of the Sessional Address by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Moses Kabu Kubi Ocansey, who outlined the state of affairs of the municipality across critical sectors, while also presenting a vision for sustainable and inclusive development.

State of Affairs in Ga South

Administration & Staffing

The Assembly currently has 200 dedicated staff, made up of 152 government-funded employees and 48 supported by Internally Generated Funds (IGF). The MCE emphasized the importance of addressing gender imbalances in staffing while strengthening sub-structures, with six Administrative Officers deployed to support Zonal Councils. Training for revenue collectors and administrators has also been carried out to boost grassroots development and revenue mobilization.

Education

Education remains the municipality’s top priority. Significant strides have been made, including the completion of new classroom blocks at Ashalaja, Avornyokope, Krokrobite, and Kyekyewere. BECE performance has improved markedly, with outstanding results from schools such as Obor and Akweiman M/A Basic. To further support learning, the Assembly is supplying 700 dual desks, 250 teachers’ desks, and 232 sets of early childhood furniture to schools. A long-term vision includes the establishment of a senior high school in Domeabra-Obom.

Health

Ga South is served by 50 health facilities (15 public, 35 private), staffed by 7 doctors, 17 physician assistants, 186 midwives, and 494 nurses. While gaps remain—such as low skilled delivery rates (28%) and inadequate logistics—the Assembly has recorded zero maternal and neonatal deaths in the period under review. Plans are underway to recruit more health workers, upgrade facilities such as the Bortianor Polyclinic, and expand CHPS compounds for wider coverage.

Security & Governance

Security challenges, particularly land disputes and illegal sand winning, continue to affect the municipality. However, through proactive engagement with traditional leaders and security agencies, incidents during major festivals such as Homowo were minimized. The Assembly is rolling out an expanded Streetlight Installation Programme across Bortianor, Ngleshie Amanfro, Domiabra, and along the N1 Highway. Engagements with the Ministry of Interior are ongoing to secure vehicles for patrols and emergency response.

Water & Sanitation

The Assembly has intensified sanitation efforts through clean-up campaigns in communities such as Ngleshie Amanfro, Domeabra, Kokrobite, and Jei Krodua. Initiatives include the registration of tricycle operators, drain desilting, refuse evacuation, and strict enforcement of sanitation by-laws. Ten mechanized boreholes are also planned for water access in underserved communities. The MCE further urged residents to actively participate in the reintroduced National Sanitation Day, launched by the President on 6th September 2025.

Infrastructure & Roads

Roads and drainage remain the municipality’s greatest challenge. Several rehabilitation projects, including the Broadcasting Road, Tomefa Road, Ajasco Road, and Bortianor-Otintoh Link Road, are ongoing but progressing slowly. The Assembly has also initiated major desilting and dredging operations at Nsuonanu, Bortianor Junction, and Tuba Junction to reduce flooding. A three-pronged strategy has been adopted: stronger government collaboration, public-private partnerships, and prioritized drainage works.

Agriculture

The Agricultural Department has supported farmers with training in Climate-Smart Agriculture, agro-processing, and soya utilization. However, challenges such as land loss from sand winning, poor road access, high input costs, and lack of veterinary facilities persist. Plans include establishing a municipal veterinary clinic, supporting poultry and livestock production under the Feed Ghana Programme, and strengthening bylaws to regulate sand winning.

Social Protection

The Social Welfare Department handled 175 family welfare cases, reunited missing children with families, and carried out school and community engagements on child protection. Support systems for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and beneficiaries of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme (2,055 beneficiaries) continue, though challenges such as delayed fund releases and lack of confidential office space remain.

Finance

For 2025, the Assembly set a revenue target of GH¢6,150,000.00. By July, GH¢3,925,137.16 (63%) had been mobilized. Challenges with the new Zebra Revenue Management System slowed collections, but corrective measures—such as reintroducing counterfoil receipts, expanding digital tax coverage, and intensifying education—are being implemented. The MCE expressed confidence that with collective support, 90% of the target would be achieved by December 2025.

Vision for Ga South

The MCE reaffirmed his commitment to building a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Ga South Municipality anchored on: • Expanding educational access and infrastructure. • Strengthening healthcare systems with more staff and facilities. • Ensuring peace and security through enhanced logistics and enforcement. • Improving sanitation, water access, and environmental stewardship. • Developing road and drainage infrastructure to curb flooding and improve mobility. • Supporting farmers through agro-processing, land security, and veterinary services. • Strengthening social protection to leave no resident behind. • Enhancing revenue mobilization for financial independence.

Conclusion

The meeting concluded with deliberations on the Revised 2025 Annual Action Plan and Composite Budget, followed by closing remarks from the Presiding Member. The MCE, Hon. Moses Kabu Kubi Ocansey, called on all Assembly Members, community leaders, and residents to unite under the Assembly’s motto “Ekome femmo ke noyaa” (Unity and Development) to overcome challenges and unlock the full potential of Ga South. ✨ “Together, we shall build a stronger, cleaner, and more prosperous Ga South Municipality.”