The Central Tongu District Assembly convened a Town Hall Meeting in Adidome to engage citizens, institutions, and community leaders on the district’s development achievements, challenges, and future plans.
Chaired by Togbe Kwasinyi Kaklaklolo Agyeman V, Dufia of Adidome, the event drew over 420 participants in person, with thousands more joining virtually, and included 10 students each from Mafi-Kumase Senior High Technical School (MAKSEC) and Adidome Senior High School (ADISEC) to gain firsthand experience in civic engagement and local governance.
Speaking at the meeting, District Chief Executive Mr Dodzi Addison Mornyuie said the forum provided a platform for stakeholders to assess collective progress and reaffirm their commitment to building a stronger, inclusive, and prosperous district.
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He highlighted ongoing initiatives, including the training of 38 young entrepreneurs under the Adwumawura Programme at the Sogakope Business Resource Centre to enhance youth employment, and the installation of 1,500 streetlights to improve public safety and visibility.
Mr Mornyuie acknowledged challenges in local revenue generation but noted that digital systems were being implemented to enhance efficiency.
He expressed gratitude to Central Tongu Member of Parliament, Mr Alexander Roosevelt Hotordze, traditional authorities, heads of departments, and the media for their contributions to the district’s development.
In his remarks, Mr Hotordze reaffirmed his commitment to promoting development across education, agriculture, health, and job creation, noting efforts to attract investors and create employment opportunities for youth. He urged young people to seize opportunities and avoid social vices.
Sectoral reports highlighted key developments and challenges. District Director of Education, Madam Happy Tsifokor, commended support for the sector but called for interventions to address teacher shortages, furniture deficits, logistical challenges, and the need for an additional monitoring vehicle.
She disclosed an 85 percent WASSCE pass rate in 2023 and 77 percent in 2024, emphasising that more resources could improve outcomes.
On security, District Police Commander Superintendent Sylvanus Dalmeida noted issues such as assaults and farmland destruction from cattle grazing, assuring residents of the police’s commitment to law and order.
He appealed for the construction of a new district police headquarters and the provision of a functioning patrol vehicle, while encouraging prompt reporting of criminal activities.
District Health Director Mr Baba Awuni reported no maternal deaths during the period under review and overall health service performance at 90 percent, though staff shortages and inadequate infrastructure remain challenges requiring urgent attention.
Participants represented a wide cross-section of the Central Tongu community, including traditional authorities, religious leaders, assembly members, market women, drivers, okada riders, fisherfolk, teachers, youth groups, civil society organisations, and heads of departments, reflecting broad engagement in the district’s governance and development planning.
