Flood Incident Assessment – Ayawaso Central Municipality

Flood Incident Assessment – Ayawaso Central Municipality

Following the heavy rainfall on 29th June 2026, an assessment was conducted in the affected communities of Alajo, Nkasadjan, Ayidiki, and Central to evaluate the extent of the damage.

The flooding affected hundreds of households, damaged homes, businesses, and public infrastructure, and sadly claimed three lives in Alajo. The visit provided an opportunity to engage affected residents, assess their immediate needs, and identify interventions to strengthen flood resilience.

Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and everyone affected by this disaster. We remain committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to support affected communities, improve drainage infrastructure, promote environmental sanitation, and reduce the risk of future flooding.

 

Field Visit to Selected Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)

Field Visit to Selected Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)

The Assembly undertook a field visit to selected Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) who had received support from the Assembly to help them start or improve their businesses.
The purpose of the visit was to check how the beneficiaries were using the support, find out how their businesses were doing, and identify any challenges they were facing.

Monitoring exercise within the Municipality to ascertain the effects of the heavy downpour

Monitoring exercise within the Municipality to ascertain the effects of the heavy downpour

After the heavy downpour on Friday the 22nd of May, 2026, NADMO Director and some staff of Ayawaso Central Municipality began a monitoring exercise within the Municipality to ascertain the effects of the rain.
At Alajo North the flooding was intense. Flooding homes and cars were stuck in the rain water turning into an hour traffic jam.
NADMO officials helped in directing cars with short and deliberate signs
In an hour the waters started receding and cars began to move fast and forward.
The team’s response showed how quick, calm and coordination can turn chaos into order.

HANDOVER OF EQUIPMENTS TO MASTER CRAFT PERSONS AND APPRENTICES

HANDOVER OF EQUIPMENTS TO MASTER CRAFT PERSONS AND APPRENTICES

The National Youth Authority Unit of the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly on 11th May 2026 organized a Handover ceremony of Equipment to Master Craft Persons and Apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Program.
Present at the ceremony was the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso central Hon. Abdul Rauf Tubazu, the Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Rudolf Collingwoode-Williams, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinator for the National Apprenticeship Program Mr. Jones Klutse, the Coordinating Director Mr. Ismael Nana Ogyefo, Unit Head for the National Youth Authority Madam Mary Kailey Marnah and other Heads of Department and Units.
A total number of Twenty-Five apprentice were trained by Four Trainers, with each Trainer training five apprentice each.
The presentations were done by the Member of Parliament Hon Tubazu with assistance from the M.C.E Hon Rudolph.
Twenty pieces of sewing machines were presented to the apprentices and four pieces of Industrial Machines were presented to Trainers.
The Beneficiaries thanked the Government through the MP and the Municipal Chief Executive, adding it will improve their livelihoods, and the Trainers also promised to train more apprentices in future with the help of the Industrial Machines they received.🇧🇴
Detailed Account of the Election Process for the Position of Presiding Member (PM)

Detailed Account of the Election Process for the Position of Presiding Member (PM)

This report presents a detailed account of the election process for the position of Presiding Member (PM) of the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly. The election was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 (Act 462), which mandates that a Presiding Member must be elected from among Assembly Members by at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of all members.

The election formed part of the Assembly’s constitutional responsibility to constitute its leadership for effective governance and coordination of assembly proceedings.

SITUATIONAL UPDATE – ACCRA NEW TOWN BUILDING COLLAPSE

SITUATIONAL UPDATE – ACCRA NEW TOWN BUILDING COLLAPSE

On 29th March 2026 at about 4:45pm, a storey building collapsed at Accra New Town (Experimental School area), resulting in casualties and injuries.

Emergency responders, including the Ghana National Fire Service, NADMO, Ghana Armed Forces, Police, and Ambulance Service, swiftly intervened to rescue victims.
Also the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ayawaso Central, Hon. Rudulf Collingwoode-Williams, paid a visit to victims receiving treatment at various hospitals.
The visit formed part of efforts to assess the condition of victims and offer support to affected persons and their families.
All victims have been accounted for, and the site has been secured. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the collapse.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
Ghana @ 69 – Ayawaso Central Municipal Celebration

Ghana @ 69 – Ayawaso Central Municipal Celebration

🇬🇭 *Ghana @ 69 – Ayawaso Central Municipal Celebration 🇬🇭*
The 69th Independence Day Celebration was proudly held at the Alajo AstroTurf Park in the Ayawaso Central Municipality, bringing together chiefs, assembly members, students, security services, and residents to commemorate Ghana’s independence.
The colourful parade, cultural displays, and patriotic spirit demonstrated our shared commitment to national unity, discipline, and development.
As we celebrate this important milestone, let us continue to work together to build a stronger and more prosperous Ghana.
Happy 69th Independence Day, Ghana! 🇬🇭