Wa West chiefs push for municipal status amid infrastructure gains and road safety appeals
Wa West chiefs are pushing for municipal status to boost revenue. Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II, paramount chief of the Dorimon traditional area, appealed to the assembly to prioritise the district's upgrade following a recent high-profile political visit, stating, "If we get municipal status, that will be more money for the District Assembly." Naa Salinbile II also cautioned the assembly against sidelining traditional leaders and requested that paramountcies be consulted on major initiatives.
District Chief Executive Richard Wullo detailed progress in local infrastructure, noting the completion and ongoing construction of several educational facilities, alongside the official absorption of the Wechiau Community Day Senior High School into a TVET institution. With the support of Member of Parliament Peter Toobu and private organizations, 35 boreholes were successfully delivered in the first quarter of the year. The district disbursed GHC 212,000 to 66 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to support their livelihoods. Richard Wullo appealed to community members to stop mounting illegal speed humps.
Wa West District Commander ASP Seth Osei requested that the assembly construct standard speed ramps to force vehicles to slow down. ASP Seth Osei revealed that only two robbery cases had been recorded since the year began. He noted that improved telecommunication networks in vulnerable areas are urgently needed to aid rapid police response.
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Wa West chiefs are advocating for municipal status to increase revenue as the district assembly focuses on infrastructure. Road safety and security are also on the agenda - but what challenges lie ahead?
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