Eliplim Akurugu pays working visit to Ga East Municipal Assembly

In a bid to strengthen collaboration and accelerate development in the municipality, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, paid a working visit to the Ga East Municipal Assembly on January 20, 2025.

The visit was intended to engage with the various heads of departments and staff of the assembly and assess at first hand pressing developmental issues affecting the local communities.

Elikplim Akurugu was warmly received by the heads of the assembly’s departments , along with assembly members, and municipal staff.

In her address, Elikplim Akurugu commended the assembly for contributing to the development of the of the municipality, highlighting the need for more work to be done.

She reiterated her commitment to working closely with the assembly to attract more resources to the municipality.

The MP also assured the staff of the vision of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress to deepen decentralisation through the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the country.

“I consider you as worthy partners to deliver on my pledge to our people. I also want to assure you that my office is open and ready to collaborate with the assembly to address the challenge we face. Whether it’s through advocacy in Parliament, mobilising resources, or facilitating stakeholder engagements, I am here to support the work you do,” she assured.

The assembly’s staff lauded her proactive approach intimating that this was the first time such a meeting had been held, and assured her of the assembly’s unwavering support in implementing her development agenda.

The visit ended with a stakeholder engagement session, where the MP fielded questions from the assembly members, and the staff.

They also took the opportunity to share with the her at firsthand their challenges.

She was later led on guided tour of the offices and other facilities within the premises of the Ga East Municipal Assembly

The working visit was seen as a step towards fostering stronger ties between the Member of Parliament and the Ga East Municipal Assembly, with renewed hope for impactful development in the constituency.