NEWS

The Bosomtwe District Assembly held their Development Planning Sub-Committee meeting on Tuesday 1st July, 2025 at the District Assembly Conference Hall-Kuntanase. The agenda included Reading of previous minutes, Discussion of 2024 Annual Progress Report (APR), Status of Projects in the District, Preparation of the 2026-2029 Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) and Any Other Matters.

Tuesday, 1st July,2025 was declared as a National Thanksgiving and Prayer Day for all Ghanaians by the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. As part of the activities to mark the celebration, the Kuntanase Christian Council in collaboration with the District Assembly offered a special prayer for the country in the constituency. In view of this all-community members were invited to be part of the celebration. The program commenced at 9:00 am thereabout at Toafoam Pentecost Church.

The Bosomtwe Distrct Assembly held their Audit Committee meeting on Friday, 27th June, 2025 at the Conference Hall. The meeting was graced with the present of Committee Members. The meeting discussed 1st quarter, 2025 Internal Audit Report, 2024 Management Letter, Permanent Revenue Collectors and other matters. The meeting ended successfully with all matters discussed. For more details contact the secretary.

The Bosomtwe District Physical Planning held it 6th Spatial Planning Committee Meeting on Thursday, 26th June, 2025 at 10:00am prompt at the Assembly’s Conference Room. The meeting discussed Reading and confirmation of previous minutes, Matters arising from Previous Minutes, Presentation of Development Applications and Any Other Business.

The Bosomtwe District Technical Sub Committee held their 6th meeting on Thursday 19th June, 2025 at 10:00 am prompt at The Assembly’s Conference Room. The members present included District Development Planning Officer, Head of Works Department, Head of Physical Planning Department, District Surveyor, Head of Roads Unit, Rep of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NADMO, Head, District Environmental Health Officer, District Fire Officer and Planning & Building Inspectorate Unit Officers (4).

The District Chief Executive in collaboration with the District Education Service took a tour to some BECE examination centers on Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 to inspire the candidates and to encourage them towards the completion of the examination.

On Wednesday, 11th June,2025, the District Chief Executive of Bosomtwe District Assembly took a working visit to Konkoma Clinic to reinforced the importance of accessible healthcare to the community. The DCE spoke with the frontline Health Workers about the need to provide proper healthcare to community members and also took the opportunity to deliberate on their challenges. He then celebrated their dedication and commitment to keeping our communities healthy. The interactions with the frontliners were successful.  

The United Nations has since 1973 declared 5th of June every year as World Environment Day (WED), this year 2025 marks the 52nd Anniversary of this all-important celebration. This year’s World Environment Day is on the Themes: Globally and nationally: “Beat Plastic Pollution” and One Child equals one tree respectively.

In a significant effort to address periodic poverty and empower teenage girls, the District Education Directorate and the Bosomtwe District Assembly Celebrated World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 with a durbar in Adunku on Wednesday, 28th May, 2025 for both basic and senior high schools in the district. The district provided education and the necessary support for menstrual hygiene to more than 300 girls. The programme was organized at the Adunku School Park.

On Monday, 26th May, 2025, the District Chief Executive, District Coordinating Director, Heads of Department and Units held a Management Meeting of the District Assembly to introduce the newly elected District Chief Executive. The meeting commenced from 10:00 am to welcome the DCE to office. The meeting also discussed General Assembly Matters (moving from District to Municipal) and way forward, Revenue mobilization strategy, Community engagement in all activities and other relevant matters.

On Monday, 26th May, 2025 with a heart full of gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility, the District Chief Executive, Hon. Engr. Abdullah Hamidu stepped into his office as the new District Chief Executive for Bosomtwe District Assembly. This was not just a job for him but the chance to serve the chiefs, the Church and Traditional Councils, the Staff of Agencies and the good people of the district. Formal introduction was made and all office were visited to announce his presence.

The Bosomtwe District Assembly on Tuesday 20th May, 2025 observed the District Chief Executive elections in the Kessben University at Petrensa. The motive was to elect a DCE to steer and drive the assembly to achieving unity, solidarity and growth. The meeting saw a record attendance with a membership of 50 Assembly Members with 35 Members and 15 Appointees. The Heads of Department and Unit were also in attendance to witness the occasion and also the District Chief Executives from the neighboring Assemblies.

On Monday, 5th May, 2025 the Link Community Development (LCD) in collaboration with the District Assembly organized a stakeholders meeting to discuss the progress made in the implementation of the Luminous Second Chance Project in the Bosomtwe District Assembly. The meeting was held in the District Conference Hall. The meeting aimed for a smooth continuation of the project in the district. All members were present to make the meeting a success. For more enquires contact the Project Coordinator.

In line with government’s commitment to improve environmental cleanliness and promote suitable waste management, a cleanup exercise was undertaken on Saturday 12th April, 2025 within the Jachie-Pramso Area Council specifically the Esereso East and West areas in fulfilment of the reintroduction of the National Sanitation Day (NSD) by H. E. John Dramani Mahama. The exercise commenced at exactly 6:15am.

As part of activities to mark "the Ghana month" in the District Assembly, the Bosomtwe District Assembly in conjunction with the Center for National Culture held a mini–Staff Durbar on Friday, 28th March, 2025 at the Assembly's Conference Hall at exactly10:00am to commemorate the event. At the ceremony, local dishes and drinks was displaced and served. Again, cultural dance and history was exhibited. The event was purported to rekindle the purpose of culture and unity among staff of the Assembly and other people.

To commemorate Ghana’s 68th Independence Day, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with Bosomtwe District Assembly organized a Constitution Quiz Competition for selected Junior High Schools. The event aimed to deepen students' understanding of the 1992 Constitution to promote civic education and foster patriotism among others.

The Bosomtwe District Assembly marked a mini celebration for some selected schools on Thursday, 6th March, 2025 at 8:00am at Kuntanase D/A School Park to commemorate the 68th Independence Day Anniversary Celebration. The theme for the years celebration was ‘Reflect, Review and Reset’.

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) with Bosomtwe District Assembly want to use the opportunity to organise a Constitution Quiz Competition at the forecourt of the Assembly on Thursday, 6th March, 2025. The theme will be Ghana's Future: Our Collective Responsibility and will commence at exactly 8:00pm prompt. all interested members as well as schools will be participating and kindly urge everyone in the community to be part.