The Aworowa Area Council has held its first statutory meeting for the year 2026, bringing together Assembly Members, Unit Committee Members, Environmental Health Officers, and revenue collectors to deliberate on critical issues affecting the development and sanitation of communities within the Area Council.
The meeting, chaired by Hon. Thompson Assah, commenced with a prayer and self-introductions, followed by a comprehensive agenda aimed at improving revenue mobilisation, addressing environmental health concerns, and ensuring the Area Council’s full functionality.
A major highlight of the meeting was the discussion on revenue collection from small cashew holders. The Revenue Head, Kyere K Domfe, briefed Members that the District Assembly has officially ceded 50% of revenue from small cashew holders to the Area Council as part of efforts to ensure financial independence and operational functionality.
However, concerns were raised about some cashew buyers refusing to pay their fees, with claims that they were paying to an unknown collector from Techiman South Municipal. Members resolved to dispatch a team comprising the Revenue Head and some Council Members to engage the affected buyers and ensure compliance.
It was also noted that some small cashew buyers had positioned their scales along farm gates, far from town centres, making it difficult to monitor and collect revenue. Members agreed to intensify sensitisation and warn buyers of the security risks associated with operating in isolated areas.
The Area Council announced that the stray animals exercise would commence soon. An earlier announcement had temporarily led to residents confining their animals. The Chairman urged Members to remain vigilant and prepared to impound stray animals in accordance with Assembly bye-laws. Offenders will face fines and bear the cost of animal arrest and maintenance.
The meeting raised serious concerns about deteriorating sanitation conditions, particularly in the Zongo area, where a non-functional toilet facility has worsened the situation. Additionally, a resident engaged in piggery was reported to be releasing faecal waste into the environment, causing offensive odours and health risks.
Environmental Health Officers confirmed that warnings had been issued, but compliance remained poor. Members resolved to summon the offending residents to the Area Council and, if necessary, prosecute them at the Tuobodom Court to serve as a deterrent.
A major challenge highlighted during the meeting was the lack of motorbikes to facilitate environmental health inspections in remote communities within the Area Council. Officers reported that while some use personal motorbikes, the coverage is insufficient.
Members unanimously recommended that Management of the Assembly provide at least one motorbike to the Area Council to enhance sanitation oversight and improve hygiene conditions in Aworowa and surrounding villages.
The Council also discussed the need to connect the Area Council office to the national electricity grid to improve working conditions. An electrician has been engaged to provide an estimate for the connection and meter installation.
Furthermore, concerns were raised about sand winning activities along the Wenchi-Fetri road, which are destroying roads without corresponding revenue payments to the Assembly. The Council called for Management’s intervention to regulate the activities and ensure revenue is collected.
At the close of the meeting, two key recommendations were formally adopted for onward submission to the District Assembly:
- It was recommended that Management should provide at least one motorbike to assist Environmental Health Officers in carrying out inspections in remote areas. This action is to be undertaken by the Agriculture Department and the Environmental Health Unit.
- It was recommended that Management should intervene in the sand winning activities along the Wenchi-Fetri road to prevent further destruction of the road and to ensure that revenue is collected. This action is to be undertaken by the Finance and Administration (F&A) department.
The meeting recorded impressive attendance, with 19 members present, including Hon. Asante Kwame Bernard (Treasurer), Hon. Aabe-ere Justine Nomobekyaa, Twi Kennedy, Ameyaw Serwaa (EHA), Teli Stephen (PEHA), and Seth A. Korsah, among others.
The first meeting of the Aworowa Area Council for 2026 demonstrated a strong commitment to grassroots governance, accountability, and community development. With clear resolutions and recommendations, the Council is poised to address the pressing needs of its people and ensure the Area Council’s full functionality.
