Bekwai Municipal Assembly

15/12/2025

𝐁𝐄𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐈 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌

The Bekwai Municipal Assembly on Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 presented twenty (20) industrial sewing machines to twenty (20) beneficiaries of the Digital Access and Rural Empowerment (DARE) Programme at the forecourt of the Bekwai Community ICT Centre.

The presentation was made by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Issaka Salifu, with support from the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ms. Sheila Rosetta Arthur, in the presence of partners of the DARE Programme.

Speaking at the brief ceremony, Hon. Issaka Salifu emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to empowering the youth and women with employable skills through digital and vocational interventions. He encouraged the beneficiaries to make effective use of the equipment to improve their livelihoods and contribute to local economic development.

Ms. Sheila Rosetta Arthur commended the partners of the DARE Programme for their continuous support and urged the beneficiaries to maintain and utilize the machines responsibly to ensure sustainability of the initiative.

The DARE Programme is aimed at promoting digital inclusion, skills development, and economic empowerment, particularly in rural communities.

01/12/2025

BOSOMTWE RURAL BANK DONATES FARM INPUTS TO BEKWAI MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY AHEAD OF FARMERS’ DAY

Bosomtwe Rural Bank Ltd. has donated agricultural inputs to the Bekwai Municipal Assembly in support of the 2025 National Farmers’ Day celebration scheduled for Friday, 5th December 2025.

The donation, made on Monday, 1st December 2025, comprised 20 boxes of knapsack sprayers, 10 boxes of weedicide, and 2 boxes of Wellington boots. The items were presented by the Bank Manager, Mr. Joseph Kwabena Darkwah, during a brief ceremony held at the forecourt of the Assembly.

Giving brief remarks before the presentation, Mr. Darkwah explained that the gesture forms part of the Bank’s corporate social responsibility and its commitment to supporting farmers within the municipality. He hoped the items would contribute to a successful Farmers’ Day celebration.

Receiving the items, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Salifu Issaka, expressed appreciation to the Bank for its continuous support to the municipality. He was supported by the Municipal Coordinating Director, Miss Sheila Rosetta Arthur, and some staff of the Assembly.

The donated items will support preparations for this year’s Farmers’ Day, which celebrates the contributions of farmers to national development.

29/10/2025

BEKWAI MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HOLDS BREAST AND PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING EXERCISE

Bekwai, Ashanti Region — October 28, 2025: The Bekwai Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Bekwai Municipal Health Directorate, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, organized a comprehensive cancer awareness and screening exercise at the Bekwai Municipal Assembly Hall. The event formed part of efforts by the Assembly to promote early detection and prevention of breast and prostate cancers among its staff.

The program, which started at 9:30 a.m., brought together both male and female staff from various departments and units of the Assembly. The initiative sought to educate participants on the importance of regular health screening and to offer free testing services for two of the most common cancers affecting men and women.

🌐 | Read more here: http://bma.gov.gh/bekwai-municipal-assembly-holds-breast-and-prostate-cancer-screening-exercise

29/10/2025

BEKWAI MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HOLDS SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

The Bekwai Municipal Assembly on Thursday, 23rd October 2025, held its Second Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Assembly at the Municipal Assembly Hall.

The meeting, which commenced at 10:30 a.m., was presided over by the Presiding Member, Hon. Bruce Kofi Asante, and brought together Assembly Members, Heads of Department, and key stakeholders from the municipality.

🌐 | Read more here: http://bma.gov.gh/bekwai-municipal-assembly-holds-second-ordinary-general-assembly-meeting

22/10/2025

SMART WORKPLACE PORTAL TRAINING HELD AT BEKWAI MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

A one-day training on the Smart Workplace Portal was held at the Bekwai Municipal Assembly (BMA) on Wednesday, 15th October 2025 at the Bekwai Community ICT Centre. The training was facilitated by a team from eSolutions Ghana Ltd, the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (OHLGS), and the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC).

Participants were drawn from all departments and units of the Assembly, reflecting management’s commitment to building staff capacity in digital communication and workflow efficiency.

🌐 | Read more here: http://bma.gov.gh/smart-workplace-portal-training-held-bekwai-municipal-assembly

20/10/2025

🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞! 🎉

05/09/2025

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄
The Kokofu Traditional Council has announced the 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐮𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, originally scheduled for 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 – 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

The decision follows the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, whose funeral rites will be observed during the same period.

We join the Kokofu Traditional Council and the entire Ashanti Kingdom in honoring the memory of the late Queen Mother, whose legacy continues to inspire generations.

🙏🏽 We kindly urge the public to take note. A new date for the festival will be communicated in due course.

𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓: 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟕𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐎 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋

The Kokofu Traditional Council, led by Barima Offe Akwasi Okogyeasuo II (Kokofumanhene), and the Planning Committee regret to announce the indefinite postponement of this year’s 7th Edition of the Opemsuo Festival, which was originally scheduled to take place from 15th September to 21st September 2025.

This decision comes as a mark of respect and dedication to the arrangements surrounding the burial and funeral rites of the Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, whose passing has deeply saddened the Ashanti Kingdom. The planned dates for the festival coincide with the traditional observances honoring the late queen mother, necessitating the postponement.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause to our cherished patrons, stakeholders, and visitors, and we deeply apologize for any disruptions to your plans. The Opemsuo Festival remains a vital celebration of Ashanti heritage, unity, and culture, and we assure the public that a new date will be announced in due course.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support during this solemn period. Let us come together to honor the memory of Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, whose legacy will continue to inspire the Ashanti people and beyond.

For further inquiries, kindly contact the Kokofu Traditional Council at +233 202 473 696 / +233 244 963 025

SIGNED

Nana Prof. Owusu Achiaw
Chairman - Planning Committee
(On behalf of the Kokofu Traditional Council and Planning Committee)


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17/07/2025

🧹 𝐀𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐚 𝐧𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐚! 🧼

Bekwai Municipal Assembly to nsa frɛ nnipa a wɔte hɔ nyinaa sɛ wɔmmɛka yɛn 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 ho Memeneda yi, 19th July 2025.

Hwɛ kratasin no mu na woanya nsɛm pii.

17/07/2025

🧹𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🧼

The Bekwai Municipal Assembly invites all residents to join the 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 this Saturday, 19th July 2025.

Let’s come together to clean our surroundings and promote a healthier community.

Check the flyer for more details. Your participation matters!

17/07/2025

FIRST ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE NINTH ASSEMBLY HELD.

The Bekwai Municipal Assembly (BMA) convened its First Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Assembly on Tuesday, 15th July 2025, at the Municipal Assembly Hall. The meeting brought together key stakeholders including the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Salifu Issaka; the Presiding Member, Hon. Kofi Asante Bruce; all Hon. Assembly Members, and Heads of Departments within the Assembly.

🌐 | Read more here: http://bma.gov.gh/first-ordinary-general-assembly-meeting-second-session-ninth-assembly

17/07/2025

THREE BENEFICIARIES RECEIVE SUPPORT UNDER DARE PROGRAM IN BEKWAI

Three women entrepreneurs have received vital start-up equipment under the Digital Access for Rural Empowerment (DARE) initiative during a brief presentation ceremony held at the forecourt of the Bekwai Community ICT Center on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

🌐 | Read more here: http://bma.gov.gh/three-beneficiaries-receive-support-under-dare-program-bekwai

14/07/2025

📢 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐢!

The Bekwai Community ICT Center is now open and fully equipped with modern computers and high-speed internet! 🎉

We are now welcoming schools, youth groups, churches, and other organized groups to register for ICT skills training programs designed to equip you for the digital world.

📍 Visit us today and take the first step toward digital empowerment!
📞 Contact: 0547860725