….calls for leadership overhaul intensify
A performance assessment report released by the Greater Accra Regional Coordination Council, reveals startling findings, categorizing the Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly under the leadership of Hajia Salma Sani Mohammed Adams Kuta, the Municipal Chief Executive Officer, as worst-performing district in the region.
The report, published on August 18, 2024, paints a bleak picture of the Assembly’s inability to effectively govern and meet the needs of its constituents.
According to the Council, this performance report is intended to help the various Metropolitan Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDCEs) improve on areas where they have fallen short in terms of development in their Municipalities.
In the report, La-Nkwantanang-Madina and Ayawaso West, were identified as the top-performing Assemblies, while Ayawaso East and Ningo Prampram, were named the worst-performing Assemblies.
Described as “a scathing indictment” of the Assembly’s oversight, the assessment highlights a marked absence of vision, direction, and progress.
Residents have expressed growing frustration as the Municipality’s development agenda stagnates, leaving them to grapple with deteriorating living conditions and inadequate public services.
In an era where innovation and community welfare should be priorities, Hajia Salma’s leadership, has been characterized by “staggering ineptitude.”
Reports indicate that service delivery under her tenure has reached an “unmitigated disaster,” with many residents struggling with subpar services relating to water, sanitation, and waste management.
This has resulted in a significant decline in living standards, rendering the Assembly’s foundational mission obsolete.
Further exacerbating the situation are allegations of financial malfeasance within the Assembly. Constituents have raised concerns about misappropriated funds, unaccounted expenditures, and a noticeable lack of transparency.
This crisis of confidence has eroded trust, making it increasingly difficult for the district to attract much-needed investment and support.
The state of Ayawaso East’s infrastructure vividly illustrates the assembly’s negligence. Crumbling roads, inadequate drainage systems, and insufficient public facilities have not only stifled economic growth but also hindered access to opportunities for residents. Social challenges are increasingly prominent, further complicating the residents’ pursuit of a better quality of life.
As the assessment results circulate, the call for a “radical overhaul” of leadership and priorities in the Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly has gained momentum.
Local leaders and community advocates assert that effective governance, visionary leadership, and tangible development outcomes are not just desired, but essential for the constituency’s future.
“Anything less than competent governance is unacceptable,” said a community spokesperson, reflecting the sentiments of frustrated residents longing for significant change. “The people of Ayawaso East deserve better. We need leaders who can inspire, motivate, and deliver real results.”
With Hajia Salma’s leadership under intense scrutiny, the stage is set for an urgent reassessment of priorities within the assembly.
The residents of Ayawaso East, once hopeful for a brighter future, now stand at a critical juncture, demanding accountability and effective governance to avert further decline.
As the community rallies for change, it remains to be seen what measures will be adopted to address the challenges that have plagued Ayawaso East for far too long.
