Twifo Atti-Mokwa DCE Pledges Completion of 18-Year-Old School Project and 48 Lockable Stores by Year-End

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Twifo Atti-Mokwa, Isaac Yawson, has assured residents that an 18-year-old abandoned school project and 48 lockable stores will be completed by the end of the year under the government’s Legacy Projects initiative.

He said the completion of these projects would transform the district’s outlook and stimulate economic growth.

Mr. Yawson gave the assurance when he addressed journalists after appearing before Parliament’s Local Government Committee during its hearing on the Auditor-General’s 2023 and 2024 reports.

According to him, the Ministry of Finance and the Presidency had directed assemblies to prioritize long-abandoned projects across the country.

“In my district, we had projects abandoned for over 18 years, dating back to President Kufuor’s era. We have restarted one at A&D Basic School in Twifo Praso, and it is progressing steadily. The 48 lockable stores, which were abandoned three years ago, are now about 85% complete,” he disclosed.

He revealed that two schools—one at Twifo Aponapon and another at Opokukrom—have already been completed under the initiative, while other projects are being advertised in newspapers for commencement.

On funding, the DCE confirmed that the district had received ₵6 million, which had been allocated to ongoing works.

“By the close of the year, the 18-year-old abandoned project and the 48 lockable stores will be fully completed. We also have another project at Asenso Agave, currently at 85% completion, with contractors still on site. We are committed to delivering these projects on time,” he assured.

IGF Challenges and Appeal to Traders While welcoming progress under the Legacy Projects, Mr. Yawson expressed concern over the assembly’s difficulties in mobilizing Internally Generated Funds (IGF).

“Revenue collectors go round, but some traders complain that things are not going well and ask them to come back later. I want to encourage our people to cooperate with the assembly. Through IGF, we can undertake important development projects,” he urged.

He pointed out that IGF had already been used to construct a culvert at the Ashire Duko Duko–Subresu stretch, which now benefits four to five communities.

Vision for Twifo Atti-Mokwa Sharing his vision for the district, the DCE said his administration was determined to accelerate development and cited recent gains from a successful decongestion exercise in Twifo Praso.

“When I assumed office, there were challenges with traders resisting relocation during the decongestion exercise. Through engagement, we were able to move them into the market. I am confident that in the next four years, Twifo Atti-Mokwa will see significant transformation,” he added.