Adaklu District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Jerry Ameko, has taken a firm stand against what he describes as encroachment by neighboring districts, asserting that no part of Adaklu’s land will be ceded to other administrative areas.
Speaking at a sod-cutting ceremony for a new ultra-modern library, ICT center, and science laboratory at Adaklu Kodzobi Basic School, Mr. Ameko emphasized that Adaklu Kodzobi remains an integral part of the Adaklu District and would not be allowed to become a revenue source for the Ho Municipal Assembly.
“For too long, the district has sat back and allowed some neighboring assemblies to encroach on our land and collect revenue from our communities. That era is over,” he declared.
The DCE, who also serves as the Dean of DCEs in the Volta Region, noted that major development projects designated for the Ho Municipal area were increasingly being sited on Adaklu land. However, he vowed that his administration would resist such moves to ensure that Adaklu receives the revenue it is rightfully owed.
Turning his attention to education, Mr. Ameko reminded the community of the critical role of education in transforming lives, urging local leaders and residents to prioritize learning outcomes.
“Education is more precious than gold and cannot be exchanged for anything. We must all come together to uplift the standard of education in our district,” he said, calling for the formation of local task forces to monitor student performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
He also announced plans for a new community ICT center and ongoing efforts to improve the district’s telecommunication network, highlighting the area’s potential as a gateway to the Volta Region and a budding tourism hub.
The DCE pledged his full support for the Adaklu Kodzobi project, promising to work closely with the district’s Member of Parliament, Mr. Governs Kwame Agbodza, to secure additional resources for its completion.
The project, funded by UK-based Ghana School Aid through Eric and Auriol Earle, will cost approximately £20,000, with the local community covering one-third of the expenses. Dr. Hilary Gbedemah, representing the sponsors, encouraged the community to take ownership of the project, while commending local leaders for their commitment to development.
Togbe Dzegblade IV, the Chief of Adaklu Kodzobi, expressed gratitude for the project, pledging to personally cover the community’s share of the costs and urging local leaders to support with building materials. He also appealed to the DCE and MP to assist in improving the community’s road network, which remains a major barrier to development.
The event concluded with a donation of 15 bags of cement from Mr. Kofi Ohene of Ghana School Aid, further boosting the community’s efforts to create a lasting educational legacy.
