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EKMA dredges storm drains
The dredger at work
The Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EKMA) in the Western Region is spending about GH¢ 62,000.00 to dredge major drains in the municipality to prevent the frequent flooding in very low lands like Kwesimintsim.
The municipality lies in the lowest lands within the region and has often experienced flooding in the rainy seasons every year.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of EKMA, Mr. Kojo Acquah told journalists that EKMA was a flood prone area and since becoming the administrative head, floods in the municipality had been his major concern.
He said many drains were constructed to stop the perennial flooding in the prone areas like Kwesimintsim, Adu and Effiakuma but the flooding persisted during the heavy rains destroying life and property.
Mr. Acquah said after feasibility studies by NADMO and the assembly engineers it was agreed that desilting the drains would allow free flow of water through the drains into the sea.
He said the assembly decided to hire a big dredger to dredge the drains because awarding a contract would take a longer time and the rains had set in already adding “if we wait for the award of contract it may be too late and we don’t want any disaster in the municipality this year.”
The Municipal NADMO Coordinator said the main objective of the dredging was to prevent any further flooding in the municipality since the water would easily flow downstream into the sea.
The Deputy Environmental Health Officer of the Municipality, Mr. George Salami also said a taskforce had been formed to go round to educate people on the best ways to dispose of solid waste.
The Assembly Member of Kwesimintsim Electoral Area, Madam Perpetua Appiah expressed her delight when the assembly came to dredge the drains.
She said the electoral area had formed watch committee to watch the drains and arrest anybody throwing waste into them for persecution.
From Peter Gbambila, Kwesimintsim, Takoradi
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
