In a vibrant show of leadership and collaboration, Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, and Municipal Chief Executive, Rev. Martin Amenaki, came together on Sunday, July 6, in Dzodze to deliver a joint progress report to the people of Ketu North, signalling a unified front in driving inclusive development across the municipality.
The event, described by many as one of the most engaging accountability forums in the region, brought together traditional authorities, youth groups, political stakeholders, and residents to review ongoing initiatives, discuss challenges, and shape the municipality’s development trajectory.
Grassroots Development: A Shared Priority
Mr. Agbana, in what marked his second quarterly accountability report since assuming office, emphasized a governance style rooted in transparency, community participation, and results-oriented leadership. He underscored education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure as the cornerstones of his agenda, pointing to over GH¢1.3 million disbursed under his Edem Agbana Scholarship Programme, which has supported more than 420 underprivileged students, including girls in STEM and persons with disabilities.
Health interventions featured prominently, with the MP highlighting donations to health centres in Ative and Tadzewu, as well as a free eye screening and surgery drive that benefited over 500 constituents.
Access to potable water is also seeing progress, with 20 communities benefiting from mechanized boreholes. Plans are underway to acquire a borehole drilling machine to scale the initiative, while consultations are ongoing with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency to pipe treated water from Sogakofe to Dzodze.
Lighting Up Communities, Reconnecting Roads
Mr. Agbana also announced that over 545 streetlights have been installed under the “Light Up Ketu North” initiative, with another 500 set to follow. Critical road projects such as the Ehi–Kuli–Dzodze road are already under construction, while tender processes are ongoing for the Metrikasa–Havedzi and Dzodze–Penyi–Akanu town roads.
Looking ahead, he revealed upcoming projects including the launch of the Ketu North Job Center, a youth-focused Agblenyo Agricultural Project, and the construction of an AstroTurf and Sports Complex to harness the potential of young people in sports and entrepreneurship.
MCE Lays Out Economic Vision: From Markets to Sanitation
Echoing the MP’s commitment to community-centred governance, MCE Rev. Martin Amenaki outlined plans for major infrastructure and economic reforms. These include the construction of a new ECOWAS Market at Akanu to ease congestion in Dzodze, a high-rise shopping complex to modernize local commerce, and the establishment of a 24-hour market hub in line with the national 24-hour economy agenda.
He also detailed the District Assembly’s flagship projects pending the release of the District Assembly Common Fund, such as the building of new school blocks, CHPS compounds, mechanized boreholes, furniture supply for classrooms, and completion of legacy projects like the Dzesime toilet facility.
Rev. Amenaki reiterated his administration’s commitment to an open-door policy and pledged greater collaboration with traditional leaders and Assembly Members to ensure local voices continue to shape development decisions.
A Renewed Sense of Hope and Cooperation
The forum, which drew a large and diverse turnout, was punctuated by calls from community members for continued partnership between the MP and MCE. Many praised the duo’s ability to transcend political and bureaucratic hurdles to deliver visible change and promote an inclusive development model.
Traditional leaders and youth representatives described the event as a testament to “what visionary collaboration can achieve when leadership is people-centred and proactive.”
As the Ketu North municipality navigates its path toward transformation, residents left the forum with a sense of optimism, assured that their leaders are not only listening but also delivering.
