Ashaiman Municipal Assembly

11/07/2026

Clean up in Ashaiman continuous unabated

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Ashaiman main trafic

10/07/2026

From underbridge

10/07/2026

Military are here in their numbers

10/07/2026

!!! Live update for the aftermath of flood clean up exercise. !!!

05/07/2026

CHIEF DIRECTOR CHARGES ASHMA STAFF TO SERVE WITH PURPOSE AND PERFORMANCE

The Chief Director of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council [GARCC], Rev. Harry Kwatei Owoo, paid a working visit to the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly [ASHMA] as part of his familiarization tour in the region.

Addressing the large turnout of staff, Rev. Owoo noted that ASHMA recorded the second-largest gathering so far, since he began the tour. He stated that his mission was to “motivate, inspire, and serve God and country,” and urged staff to remain relevant, dedicated, and purposeful in their work.

He commended the Hon. Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Freeman Tsekpo, and the staff for their efforts toward transforming the Assembly complex. He assured them that Ashaiman would “become a star and shine” once the project is completed, and pledged his support to ensure its completion.

Outlining his leadership philosophy, Rev. Owoo said he is committed to “transformational, inspirational, and servant leadership” to help the Assembly achieve its objectives. The Chief Director also introduced the “Five Ps” for efficiency in public service: Purposeful, Punctuality, Productivity, Professionalism, and Performance.

Purposeful: Staff must understand why they are in the organization, their relevance, capacity, and contribution to the Assembly’s success. Punctuality: Staff must report to work on time and avoid using official hours for personal activities. Productivity: Staff should be judged by results, not just hours spent at work. He cautioned against spending official hours on phones and other screens. Professionalism: Service delivery must meet high professional standards at all times.

Performance: Rev. Owoo noted that results are the only true measure of productivity. He recalled that the Assembly last passed the National Performance Assessment in 2022, and urged the Assembly to pass the 2025 assessment to qualify for additional government funding for development projects. He called on all staff to support the MCE to achieve excellence and development.

The Hon. MCE, Mr. Freeman Tsekpo, disclosed that the Assembly has a staff strength of 288. This includes 164 Government of Ghana staff, 124 IGF staff, and support from 25 Assembly Members. He lamented the lack of government residential accommodation for staff, except for the MCE, and the congestion in office space. He said the Assembly is working to complete the office complex project started in 2020 to address the challenge. He also outlined ongoing efforts to facelift the Municipality through economic and structural development. He further assured the Chief Director that management has started processes to procure a clock-in machine to improve punctuality and efficiency.

The Municipal Coordinating Director, Ms. Jemima Apedo, thanked the Chief Director for the visit. Staff raised key challenges, including long service under the IGF system without migration onto the Government of Ghana payroll. Internal Security staff, or watchmen, also cited working weekends and holidays without rest days or overtime payment, as well as promotion challenges.

Rev. Owoo took note of all concerns and assured staff that they would be addressed under the appropriate conditions.

The Chief Director was accompanied by a section of staff from Regional Coordinating Council including HumanResource, Administration and MIS.

ASHMA/ISD/MEDIA/25TH JUNE 2026

04/07/2026

GSTEP FINALIST TEAMS FROM ASHAIMAN PAY COURTESY CALL ON MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

Three student teams from Ashaiman Municipality paid a courtesy call on the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly on Monday, 23rd June 2026, to present their innovative projects ahead of the Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) finals.

The finalists, drawn from Ashaiman No. 4 Junior High School and Blessed Clementina R/C Basic School, are competing in the Greater Accra Region leg of the national STEM challenge. The teams are Innovepoch, Envy Brigade, and Green Gen.

Each team presented its project to the Municipal Chief Executive and other dignitaries present. GSTEP requires students in groups of 4-6 to develop practical solutions to community problems using Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The competition is running across Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern and Ashanti Regions, with the grand finale slated for 9th-10th July at Legon, the Cedi Conference Centre, Accra.

From Ashaiman, 24 teams initially entered. Five advanced to the semi-finals, and three emerged as municipal finalists. A total of 60 teams is competing nationally.

Blessed Clementina R/C Basic School is represented by two teams, as schools are allowed multiple entries. The students also appealed for public support in the People’s Choice Award category. Voting is via short code *447*184 # at GHS 1.00 per vote.

PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Ashaiman No. 4 JHS, named “Innovepoch”, presented a project called ENERSAVE. It is an energy consumption monitoring device designed to help households and businesses track appliance usage and reduce high electricity bills. The team explained that unmonitored consumption also leads to appliance damage. ENERSAVE is affordable, reliable, and promotes electrical safety while protecting household appliances.

Blessed Clementina R/C – Envy Brigade presented “ECOPACK” which is a biodegradable packaging bag made from gelatine, pectin, glycerine and glycerol. It is safe for human consumption and decomposes naturally, offering an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. The team noted that plastic waste block drains and worsens flooding in Ashaiman, making ECOPACK a timely solution for sanitation and environmental protection.

Blessed Clementina R/C – Green Gen, designed “AGRIFLOW”. This is a digital agricultural platform that connects farmers, suppliers, distributors, and buyers. The mobile app helps farmers track produce, reduce post-harvest losses, and access markets directly without middlemen. The team highlighted that about 40% of farm produce is lost before reaching consumers, and AGRIFLOW integrates farming, marketing, and digital tools to address this challenge.

REMARKS
The Municipal STEM Coordinator, Madam Mercy Ameho, commended the students for their innovation and passion. She appealed to the Assembly for transportation support in the form of buses for the students and their supporters to attend the final competition in Accra.

The Hon. Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Freeman Tsekpo, praised the quality of the presentations and pledged GHS 500.00 to each team. He assured the students that the Assembly would consider their transport request and congratulated the teachers and mentors for nurturing the students beyond the classroom.

The Municipal Coordinating Director, Madam Jemima Apedo, and Municipal Education Director, Ms. Gloria Kwakuyi, also applauded the students’ confidence and encouraged them to keep pursuing excellence.

The visit underscored the impact of STEM education in Ashaiman, as the students’ projects tackled critical issues in energy management, environmental sustainability, and agriculture.

ASHMA/ISD/MEDIA – 23rd June 2026