Ayawaso West or Ayawaso West Wuogon is one of the constituencies in Accra represented in the Parliament of Ghana. 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. The current member of parliament for the constituency is John Dumelo.
Members of Parliament
First electedMemberPartyPresident 1992 Kenneth Dzirasah (First Deputy Speaker) National Democratic CongressJerry Rawlings 1996 Mrs. Rebecca Akweley Adotey National Democratic CongressJerry Rawlings 2000 George Isaac Amoo New Patriotic PartyJohn Kufuor 2004 Akosua Frema Osei-Opare New Patriotic PartyJohn Kufuor 2012 Emmanuel Kwabena Kyeremateng Agyarko New Patriotic PartyJohn Atta Mills2019Lydia Alhassan New Patriotic PartyNana Akufo-Addo2020Lydia AlhassanNew Patriotic PartyNana Akufo-Addo2024John DumeloNational Democratic Congress (Ghana)John Mahama Elections
Following the death of her husband, Lydia Alhassan stood for and won the by-election for his seat.
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.
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.
The Chief Municipal Executive, MCE, Hon. Sandra Owusu Ahinkorah has assured the people of Ayawaso West Municipality that the government would establish a senior high school in the area to enable them benefit from the free SHS program. She made this announcement at the 62nd Independence Day in Accra.
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.
See also List of Ghana Parliament constituencies
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