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
DistrictAccra Metropolitan Area
RegionGreater Accra Region of Ghana
Current constituency
PartyNew Patriotic Party
MPLydia Alhassan

Members of Parliament

First electedMemberParty
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

2020 Ghanaian Election:Ayawaso West
Source:
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]

2019 By-election:Ayawaso West
Source: GhanaWeb
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
MPs elected in the Ghanaian parliamentary election, 2008:Ayawaso West
Source: Ghana Home Page
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]

See also

References

  1. "Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting: Government is yet to compensate me - Victim - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  2. "Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election: NPP's Lydia Alhassan wins seat with 68.8%". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
  3. "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.
  4. "Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  5. "AYWMA - The MCE". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  6. "AYWMA - Projects". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.

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