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  Nkawkaw, Eastern Region– The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly failed to elect a Presiding Member on Tuesday after two rounds of voting ended inconclusively. ‎ ‎The election, supervised by the Municipal Officer of the Electoral Commission, saw both contestants fall short of the required votes. _Hon. Madam Agnes Okanta_ and the incumbent Presiding Member, _Hon. Emmanuel Bamfo_, each failed to secure the mandatory two-thirds majority of 27 votes needed to win the position. ‎As a result, the Assembly adjourned proceedings. A fresh election is expected to be conducted within the next ten days in accordance with the Local Governance Act. ‎ ‎Speaking to journalists after the failed polls, the Municipal Chief Executive, _Hon. Tamimu Halidu_, appealed to Assembly members to put the interest of the municipality first and work toward electing a Presiding Member without further delay. ‎ ‎He warned that the absence of a Presiding Member will negatively affect the Assembly’s performance un...

  A delegation from the National Inspectorate Department of the National Disaster Management Organisation, NADMO, led by Mr. Richard Amo Yartey, paid a courtesy visit to the Abuakwa South NADMO Secretariat on *Tuesday, 3rd June 2026* at about 11:00am. The team was received by the Municipal NADMO Director, Mr. Aikins Ofori. According to Mr. Yartey, the purpose of the visit was to inspect some ongoing fuel station construction projects at Asiakwa and provide technical recommendations to ensure compliance with safety and disaster prevention standards. Speaking after the inspection, Mr. Yartey stressed the importance of consulting NADMO before starting any building or estate development. He advised estate developers and contractors to seek approval and guidance from NADMO to avoid structural defects, poor drainage, and other hazards that could lead to disasters during the rainy season. He noted that early engagement with NADMO helps identify potential risks and ensures buildings meet s...