Shama District Assembly

20/03/2026

*Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨*

Wishing all our Muslim brothers and sisters peace, joy, and abundant blessings. May this season of faith and sacrifice strengthen unity and bring prosperity to every home.

Hon. Paul Otis Dentu
DCE- Shama

06/03/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐆𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀’𝐒 𝟔𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘

The forecourt of the Shama District Assembly came alive with patriotic spirit as the district commemorated Ghana’s 69th Independence Day with a modest but colourful ceremony.

The celebration featured impressive parades by the Shama Senior High School Cadet Corps, the Shama Senior High School Regimented Band, and pupils from Shama Methodist KG, who displayed discipline and patriotism through well-coordinated marching performances.

Adding a historical touch to the celebration, pupils from Shama Methodist KG performed a short drama illustrating how Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana’s independence, reenacting the historic moment that ushered the nation into freedom.

Pupils from the Shama School for the Deaf also captivated the audience with a dignified cultural dance and drama performance, proudly showcasing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the remarkable talents of the students.

The event was attended by a few Assembly Members and other key stakeholders who gathered to commemorate the nation’s independence and reflect on the country’s journey since attaining freedom.

Delivering the keynote address was the District Chief Executive, Paul Otis Dentu. In his address, he encouraged citizens to remain united and committed to the development of the district and the nation, emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility in building prosperity and restoring hope for future generations.

The celebration served as a moment of reflection on Ghana’s progress and a renewed call for citizens to actively contribute to the continued growth and development of the nation.

06/03/2026

69 years of independence and a future full of hope. ✨ Hon. Paul Otis Dentu and the Shama District Assembly wish everyone a joyful Independence Day. Let’s keep building, together!

06/03/2026

The Shama District Assembly invites residents to the District Sanitation Day Clean-Up Exercise at Beposo on Saturday, 7th March 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The exercise will be graced Hon. Paul Otis Dentu, DCE for Shama.

All residents are encouraged to participate actively. Businesses are requested to close temporarily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to support this community effort.

Together, let’s make Shama cleaner and healthier.
Shama District Assembly

04/03/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝟔𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The Shama District Assembly will commemorate Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary Celebration under the theme:

“Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.”

📍 Venue: Forecourt of Shama District Assembly
📅 Date: Friday, 6th March 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM

The event will be graced by:

Hon. Paul Otis Dentu – District Chief Executive, Shama

Hon. Emelia Arthur – MP for Shama & Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture

The celebration will feature a parade, cultural displays, and patriotic reflections as we mark this important milestone in our nation’s history.

🇬🇭 God Bless Our Homeland Ghana! 🇬🇭

04/03/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development yesterday paid a working visit to the Shama District to inspect the proposed site for the Shama Junction Market under the Government’s 24-Hour Economy Market Initiative.
The delegation was led by its Chairperson, Queenstar Maame Pokuaa Sawyer, Member of Parliament for Agona East District. The visit formed part of the Committee’s constitutional oversight responsibility to assess the project’s readiness and ensure that all required technical, administrative, and procurement processes are duly satisfied prior to commencement.
During the inspection, members of the Committee engaged district authorities and key stakeholders in constructive discussions on project timelines, scope of work, funding arrangements, and the anticipated socio-economic impact on the municipality.
The Shama Junction Market project, once completed, is expected to:
Enhance commercial and trading activities within the district
Create direct and indirect employment opportunities
Improve local revenue mobilization
Stimulate inclusive economic growth in and around Shama
The inspection reflects Government’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and value for money in the ex*****on of District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) projects.
The Shama District Assembly reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the project for the benefit of residents and traders.

20/02/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓

The Management of the Shama District Assembly has held a strategic meeting to deliberate on the development of Shama as a result of the Big Push Project.

During the meeting, Management indicated that the Assembly, in collaboration with key service providers, Nananom, and the leadership of Inchaban, is working tirelessly to facilitate the relocation of traders from the current Inchaban market to a newly developed site. This relocation forms part of broader efforts to enhance infrastructure and promote sustainable economic growth within the district.

In a detailed presentation, the District Physical Planner highlighted that all major technical considerations, including hydro systems, electrical installations, fire safety mechanisms, and sanitation systems, have been adequately incorporated into the project design. These measures are intended to ensure safety, proper hygiene, efficiency, and a conducive trading environment for the people of Shama. She further noted that all relevant departments and agencies are working assiduously to ensure the successful ex*****on of the project. However, she identified funding as the primary challenge and emphasized the need for innovative strategies to mobilize additional resources to complete the development. She expressed appreciation to members for their valuable contributions and commitment thus far.

The District Chief Executive of the Shama District Assembly reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to prioritizing the economic well-being of its residents. He stressed the importance of providing a peaceful and well-structured trading space to enable traders to conduct their businesses effectively and improve their livelihoods. He assured Management that every necessary measure would be taken, in collaboration with stakeholders and service providers, to ensure that traders are provided with a suitable and secure place of business.

The District Chief Executive further assured members that adequate sensitization and education would be carried out to ensure that market women and traders are well-informed and prepared for the transition to the new market facility. He reiterated his commitment to fostering collaboration and creating an enabling environment that supports trade, development, and improved living standards for the people of Shama.

19/01/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Shama District Assembly has held its first District Market Committee Meeting for the year 2026 to address market development, trader welfare, and resettlement issues within the district.

Opening the meeting, the Coordinating Director briefed members on the ongoing Big Push Project, specifically the Takoradi–Cape Coast Dualization. He explained that due to the dualization works, some market traders will have to be relocated, making the role of the Market Committee very critical. He added that the committee’s mandate also covers the proposed 24-hour market, market expansion, and other welfare-related matters.

He further informed the committee that the Assembly has secured land for the development of a new market to expand existing facilities and relocate traders from the Inchaban Old Market. He stressed that the committee will oversee the resettlement process, engage stakeholders, and ensure peace and order, noting that the market belongs to the Assembly and must therefore be properly managed.

The Physical Planner stated that the development and resettlement process will be carried out in phases through the formation of sub-committees responsible for information dissemination, sanitation, resettlement design, and on-site implementation. She emphasized the need for early action and close collaboration with traditional authorities to ensure a smooth and peaceful relocation process.

The meeting ended with a shared commitment from all committee members to work collaboratively to ensure the smooth relocation of affected market traders and the successful implementation of market development initiatives. The Assembly reaffirmed its dedication to transparency, stakeholder engagement, and the promotion of peace and orderly development throughout the resettlement and market management process

19/01/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 (𝐃𝐏𝐂𝐔) 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Shama District Assembly has successfully held its first District Planning Coordinating Unit (DPCU) meeting for the year 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to review progress and set the tone for effective planning and development in the District.
The meeting was officially opened by the District Development Planning Officer, Mr. Anthony Aquaicoe, who informed members that all departments are required to submit their 2025 annual reports. He explained that these reports will be collated by the Development Planning Unit to facilitate the preparation of the Annual Progress Report for the District.

In his remarks, the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Michael Aboagye Mensah, urged members of the committee to work diligently and collaboratively to position Shama as a district of choice. He emphasized the importance of each member’s contribution, noting that the success of the District largely depends on the collective commitment and dedication of the committee.

The committee was also addressed by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Paul Otis Dentu, who underscored the need for all departmental plans and programmes to align with the development agenda and vision of the President of the Republic of Ghana. He encouraged members to embrace the new year with renewed vision, purpose, and determination, describing 2026 as a year that should be marked by success and tangible development outcomes.

Subsequently, heads of the various departments were invited to brief the committee on their programmes, achievements, and challenges, providing a comprehensive overview to inform planning, coordination, and decision-making processes.

The meeting reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to effective planning, coordination, and sustainable development for the benefit of the people of Shama District.

19/01/2026

𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢–𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Demolition of temporary structures has begun today in Shama as part of the Government’s Big Push Project aimed at dualizing the Takoradi–Cape Coast road. The exercise is intended to clear the right-of-way to allow for smooth and timely construction of the dual carriageway, a key infrastructure initiative expected to transform transportation along the coastal corridor.

The demolition, being carried out by relevant state agencies in collaboration with the Shama District Assembly and security services, follows prior notices and engagements with affected occupants. Officials have emphasized that the process is being conducted in an orderly manner to ensure safety and minimize inconvenience to residents and traders.

When completed, the Takoradi–Cape Coast dualization is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve road safety, and ease traffic congestion. The project is also anticipated to boost economic activities, facilitate trade, and enhance access to social services for communities along the route.

Residents have been encouraged to cooperate with authorities as work progresses to ensure the successful and timely delivery of the project.

17/12/2025

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
The Shama District Assembly has successfully organised its 3rd Executive Committee Meeting for the year 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate development within the District.
The meeting was officially opened by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Paul Otis Dentu, who warmly welcomed all members and outlined key challenges confronting the Assembly. He further highlighted the strategic steps being taken by the Assembly to address these challenges and improve service delivery across the District.
The Executive Committee subsequently considered recommendations from the various Sub-Committees, including Finance and Administration, Justice and Security, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Works, Social Services, Development Planning, as well as Agriculture and Coastal Sub-Committees. All recommendations were thoroughly presented and deliberated upon by members.

Following extensive discussions, a number of the recommendations were adopted and selected for onward presentation to the General Assembly for further consideration and approval.

The meeting reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to participatory decision-making, accountability, and sustainable development for the people of Shama District.

14/12/2025