On Tuesday, 15th July 2025, Hon. Mohammed Kassim, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Gomoa West District Assembly, delivered his maiden sessional address at the district assembly Hall in Apam during the First Ordinary Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Assembly. He expressed his gratitude to President H.E. John Dramani Mahama. He pledged to lead a transparent and collaborative administration aligned with the Medium-Term Development Plan (2022–2025), which focuses on job creation and equal opportunity under the theme “Agenda for Jobs.”
In the agriculture sector, the DCE reported that 1,275 farmers benefited from fertiliser distribution under the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) 2.0 programme. He introduced the Feed Ghana Programme, a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving food security, boosting employment, and reducing food imports by supporting farmers, more importantly, women and youth, through cooperatives and value chain development.
In education, a total of 2,813 candidates sat for the 2025 BECE with support from the Member of Parliament. He also commended Senior High Schools in the district for winning national awards in academic competitions, robotics, and sports. To address furniture shortages, 400 dual desks were distributed to ten schools.
The health sector saw various community outreach and screening programmes. The District Health Directorate also distributed over 2,200 insecticide-treated nets to pregnant women and children as part of malaria prevention efforts. Maternal and adolescent health programmes were also conducted to reduce teenage pregnancies and improve maternal outcomes.
In social welfare, the DCE noted that 1,020 households benefited from the 96th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme. Public sensitisation campaigns on social protection and child welfare reached over 1,000 people across several communities.
On sanitation and environmental health, the Assembly conducted clean-up exercises, household inspections, and sensitisation campaigns in key communities. Manual refuse evacuations and intensified efforts under the CLTS programme were also undertaken.
The DCE inspected several infrastructural projects across the district, some of which were completed, while others stalled due to funding delays. Seven mechanised boreholes have been completed, which are currently in use, even though the Assembly has yet to form a management team for their maintenance.
On security, the district remains relatively peaceful with minor incidents reported. However, the police and fire services highlighted several logistical challenges, including a lack of lighting, inadequate staffing, and broken equipment. The police also called for support in enforcing laws and completing infrastructure, such as the Mumford Police Station.
Road infrastructure is being improved, with reshaping works commenced on three major roads in the district. The DCE and engineers have begun monitoring the progress of work.
Financially, the Internally Generated Funds (IGF) as of May 2025 stood at GH¢534,631.98 against a target of GH¢1.6 million. Although gains were recorded in land and rent revenue, there are shortfalls in rates, licenses, and fines, which require urgent attention.
Hon. Kassim Mohammed urged Assembly Members and stakeholders to remain united and focused on development. He assured them of the government’s continued support and called for active participation to achieve the district’s development goals.