Ayawaso West
Ayawaso West or Ayawaso West Wuogon is one of the constituencies in Accra represented in the Parliament of Ghana.[1] It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. Ayawaso West is located in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
| Ayawaso West Wuogon | |
|---|---|
| constituency for the Parliament of Ghana | |
 | |
| District | Accra Metropolitan Area |
| Region | Greater Accra Region of Ghana |
| Current constituency | |
| Party | New Patriotic Party |
| MP | Lydia Alhassan |
Members of Parliament
| First elected | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Francis Napoleon K. Kumah | National Convention Party |
| 1996 | Mrs. Rebecca Akweley Adotey | National Democratic Congress |
| 2000 | George Isaac Amoo | New Patriotic Party |
| 2004 | Akosua Frema Osei-Opare | New Patriotic Party |
| 2012 | Emmanuel Kwabena Kyeremateng Agyarko | New Patriotic Party |
| 2019 | Lydia Alhassan[2] | New Patriotic Party |
Elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Lydia Seyram Alhassan | 39,851 | 51.4 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | John Dumelo | 37,478 | 48.3 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Gifty Botchway | 160 | 0.2 | — | |
| Independent | Richard Mawuli Amegatse | 108 | 0.1 | — | |
| Majority | 2,373 | 3.1 | — | ||
| Turnout | — | ||||
Following the death of her husband, Lydia Alhassan stood for and won the by-election for his seat.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Lydia Seyram Alhassan | 12,041 | 68.80 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | Kwasi Delali Brempong | 5,341 | 30.52 | — | |
| Progressive People's Party | William Kofi Dowokpor | 102 | 0.58 | — | |
| Liberal Party of Ghana | Clement Boadi | 17 | 0.1 | — | |
| Majority | 6,700 | 38.28 | — | ||
| Turnout | 17, 589 | 19.83 | — | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Akosua Frema Osei-Opare | 24,603 | 43.2 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo | 21,564 | 37.8 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | William Kofi Dowokpor | 7,910 | 13.9 | — | |
| Independent | Samuel Kobby Adiepena | 2,547 | 4.5 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Henry Haruna Asante | 374 | 0.7 | — | |
| Majority | 3,039 | 5.4 | — | ||
| Turnout | — | — | — | ||
The Assembly
On the 15th of March, 2018, the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly (AWMA) was established as a distinct entity, separated from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), through the enactment of Legislative Instrument (LI) 2312. Its administrative center is located in Dzorwulu. The inaugural plan for the assembly is the 2018-2021 Medium Term Development Plan, which will lay the foundation for the Municipality's socio-economic advancement. Covering an area of 385 square kilometers, the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly (AWMA) encompasses approximately 3.0% of the total land area of the Greater Accra Region.[4]
The Ayawaso West Municipality stands as a contemporary and cosmopolitan region, boasting a rich tapestry of individuals from various socio-cultural backgrounds. The local populace primarily consists of Ga people who observe the Homowo Festival, while the area also accommodates Ga-Dangme, Akan with Northern heritage, Ewe, Nigerian, and other ethnic groups who either reside or work within its boundaries. Additionally, the municipality is host to an array of expatriates from around the globe, engaged in both living and working capacities. The prevalent languages spoken encompass Twi, Ga, Ewe, and a spectrum of other dialects.
Leading the administrative affairs is Mr. Bernard Kwesi Pari Sakyiama, serving as the present Municipal Coordinating Director for the assembly.
Hon. Sandra Owusu Ahinkorah brings to her role as the inaugural Municipal Chief Executive of the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly an extensive background, boasting more than 18 years of hands-on experience in managerial capacities across both domestic and international public and private sectors.[5]
Projects
- Construction of 3, 2 Unit school feeding kitchens - This is an ongoing project within the assembly that started on 18/09/2019. Beneficiary Communities includes Legon Staff Village School, Mamobi Prisons School, Abelenkpe Primary 1 Basic School.
- Construction of 6-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities - This project started in 17/09/2019 and is currently ongoing. Beneficiary Communities includes Abelenkpe.
- PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL ROADS - The project is currently underway in certain sections of the assembly, while sealing on the Westland By-Pass Link has been finished in other areas. The Westland community is among the beneficiaries of this initiative.[6]
References
- "Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting: Government is yet to compensate me - Victim - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- "Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election: NPP's Lydia Alhassan wins seat with 68.8%". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- "Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election: NPP's Lydia Alhassan wins seat with 68.8%". www.myjoyonline.com. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- "Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- "AYWMA - The MCE". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- "AYWMA - Projects". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.