YILO KROBO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HOLDS SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

The Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly (YKMA) on Friday, 30th October 2026, held the Second Ordinary Meeting of the Third Session of the Fourth Assembly, in accordance with Sections 17(5) and 18(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The meeting was convened and presided over by the Presiding Member (PM), Hon. Edwin Yao Tengey.

Key items on the agenda included the presentation, deliberation and approval of the Executive Committee’s Report, as well as the 2027 Draft Annual Action Plan, Draft Composite Budget, Draft Fee-Fixing Resolution and Revenue Improvement Action Plan (RIAP).

In his welcome address, the Presiding Member, Hon. Edwin Yao Tengey, expressed his appreciation to Assembly Members, Management and the technocrats for their attendance and continued commitment to the work of the Assembly.

He urged Management to expedite the payment of outstanding ex gratia benefits to former Assembly Members whose tenure had ended. He also commended the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Abdul Hussein A. Rasheed, for his dedication and hard work, while encouraging Heads of Departments to make it a priority to attend Assembly meetings .

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Francis Addo Akumatey, subsequently presented the Executive Committee’s Report to the House for consideration. Members discussed the report and other business before the Assembly, culminating in the approval of the 2027 Draft Annual Action Plan, Draft Composite Budget, Draft Fee-Fixing Resolution and Revenue Improvement Action Plan (RIAP).

The approval of these key planning and financial instruments marks an important step in setting the Municipality’s development priorities for 2027. They are expected to guide the implementation of planned programmes and projects, strengthen revenue mobilisation, promote prudent financial management and enhance effective service delivery across the Municipality.

The meeting was also attended by the Member of Parliament for the Yilo Krobo Constituency, Dr. Albert Tetteh Nyakotey. His presence highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Assembly, Parliament and other development stakeholders in addressing the needs of residents and advancing the Municipality’s development agenda.

In his closing remarks, the Presiding Member thanked all Assembly Members, Management and other participants for their active involvement, constructive contributions and commitment throughout the meeting. He encouraged all stakeholders to sustain the spirit of cooperation and collective responsibility in working towards the development of Yilo Krobo.

The meeting reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to participatory local governance, effective planning and accountability in the delivery of development programmes for the benefit of the people of Yilo Krobo.