Correspondence from the Eastern Region

The Akuapem-North Municipal Assembly is delivering on campaign promises in earnest through accelerated investment in basic healthcare and early childhood education infrastructure, with strong community and traditional authority collaboration.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Akuapem North in the Eastern Region, John Evans Kumordzi, has cut sod for four major infrastructure projects aimed at improving access to healthcare and education across the municipality.

The sod-cutting ceremonies, held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at various beneficiary communities, marked the commencement of two Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds and two kindergarten (KG) school blocks.

The projects form part of the Assembly’s broader development agenda to strengthen basic social services and improve the quality of life for residents.

Addressing residents and traditional leaders during the ceremonies, Kumordzi said the projects reflect the government’s commitment to delivering on its campaign promises, particularly in the areas of healthcare and education. He stressed that the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly was focused on tangible results rather than rhetoric.

“Today, we have cut sod for four projects, all of which are expected to be completed within six to twelve months and commissioned for use,” the MCE stated. “These include two CHPS compounds at Mamfe-Akuapem and Osabene to ensure that our people have access to affordable and quality healthcare.”

According to him, inadequate access to basic health services has long affected several communities in the municipality, forcing residents to travel long distances to seek care. The new facilities are expected to ease this burden and bring essential healthcare closer to the people.

In the area of education, the Assembly Chief announced the construction of two KG blocks at Otareso-Akuapem and Mangoase. He noted that early childhood education remains a critical foundation for national development, adding that many communities had for years struggled with a lack of proper learning spaces for young children.

“Over the period, children in some of these communities lacked decent places to study. Today, they are happy that school infrastructure is being established. KG education is important, and within six months these facilities will be ready for use,” he said.

The MCE issued a firm warning to contractors, indicating that any delays beyond the agreed timelines would not be tolerated.

He assured residents that the Assembly had engaged well-resourced contractors with the technical capacity to deliver the projects on schedule.

Kumordzi also underscored the importance of community ownership and collaboration with traditional authorities, noting that development could not be achieved by the Assembly alone.

He expressed appreciation to chiefs and families who released land for the projects and called for continued support to ensure smooth implementation.

At Osabene, the MCE disclosed that an accommodation facility would be constructed alongside the CHPS compound to house health personnel. This, he explained, would reduce the need for daily commuting from Koforidua and improve staff availability and service delivery.

“The Assembly cannot do it alone. We need the support of chiefs and the people to protect these projects so that our communities fully benefit,” he added.

Residents welcomed the initiatives, describing them as timely interventions that would significantly enhance healthcare access and educational outcomes in the Akuapem North Municipality.