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The Kintampo Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Mr. Isaac Donkor Started his official duties in the Municipality after he has been sworn in last week by going on an institutional and departmental tour in the Municipality.

According to him, his main aim is to have understanding of the various institutions/departments’ operations, achievements and challenges to enable him work according to their challenges in the various sectors for the development of the municipality.

In his shot address, the MCE assured all departments visited of his commitment and support in any other way for the development agenda of his government. He assured that his doors are always open to welcome anyone who come to him with good ideas for the wellbeing of the Kintampo Municipality.

Most of the institutions visited were happy with the respect and honour the MCE have given them and stated that, “no Municipal Chief
Executive has ever visited them to introduce themselves “in their tern of office.’’

Some challenges of the institutions were, logistic constraints, office accommodations, health facilities not in some communities, luck of water for their tender, fuel issue, luck of vehicles, among others.

Some institutional heads’ advice given to the MCE was to always have consultations with other stakeholders and the past MCEs of the municipality before acting or implementation of his projects or programmes in the Municipality.

According to the Municipal Chief Executive in an interview, “this familiarization tours in the Municipality will continue in all sectors to ensure that no department or community is left out in the development agenda of Ghana and Kintampo Municipality as whole. “he said.

The Kintampo Municipal Assembly has unanimously confirmed the President’s nominee Mr. Isaac Donkor as Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). All 64 Assembly members voted yes giving him a 100% approval at the event held at the kintampo Municipal Assembly hall on Monday 7th April 2025.

Mr. Donkoe in his acceptance speech called for unity, peace, togetherness, understanding and cooperation from all the citizens of Kintampo Municipality to aid him and the Member of

Parliament (MP) Mr. Joseph Kwame Kumah to bring development to the good people of the Kintampo Municipality.

In a related development, the assembly also elected Mr. Seidu Muazu Harrison as the Presiding Member for the Assembly. He polled 49 valid votes representing 76% of the valid

votes for his confirmation.

The PM elect also commended his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him and promised to work for the progress of the municipality. He also used the opportunity to plead with the government to fast track the process of getting Assembly Members their motorbikes to enable them work effectively in their various communities for development.

Prior to the confirmation, the Bono East Regional Minister Mr. Francis Owusu Antwi pleaded with all the assembly members to confirm Mr. Isaac Donkor as their MCE, stating that he is hard working, respectful and a peaceful person to aid in the development of the Municipality.

Nana Kwaku Danquah II (the Paramount Chief of the Mo traditional Council) also stated the importance of the house to collectively confirm the president nominee and peacefully elect

the Presiding Member.

He asked the opposition party Assembly Members in the house to cooperate with the NDC Assembly Members to confirm Mr. Isaac Donkor as the MCE for Kintampo Municipality to development.

This year’s 6^th March celebration which was aim to promote a sense of unity and patriotism while ensuring a cost-effective and efficient celebration saw 15 schools with 30 pupils for each school march which was on the lowest side as compared to previous years’. Cultural display, poetry recitals, drumming and dancing from different tribes in the Kintampo Municipality were displaced at the ground.

The Cleanness of the Municipality was not left out and as part of the programme line up for the 6^th March celebration by the President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama.

 Kintampo Municipal Assembly in collaboration with Zoom Lion organized a cleanup excise which consist of all security service in the Municipality, Heads of Department, Assembly Members and some patriotic citizens of the Municipality who came out with their cleaning tools to make this event a memorable one.

The cleaning was done in some principal streets of the Municipality including gathers along the main Tamale and STC station.

Kintampo Municipal Education Directorate in the Municipality organized creative arts Day which brought together learners from across the municipality, turning the venue Dr. Sounders School park into a vibrant celebration of Ghanaian’s heritage, talent, and youth creativity. From traditional Adowa and Kete dances to captivating poetry recitals, drum ensembles, cook arts, drama and visual art exhibitions etc. the event was a testament to the enduring richness of local culture and the imaginative flair of its young custodians.

Mr. Sylvester Opoku the Kintampo Municipal Education Director in his introductory address urge students, teachers, and community members at the 2025 Kintampo Municipal Inter-Schools Festival of Creative Arts Day to be transformative in culture art and education as he highlighted the need to integrate cultural and artistic education more deeply into school curricula, pointing out its significant role in nurturing self-confidence, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence among students.

“Our culture is our identity it is important that our young people learn to appreciate who they are and where they come from. As educators (teachers), it is our responsibility to expose students to these values through creative arts and cultural activities which will helps build their confidence, creativity, and sense of belonging.” he said.

In addition, Mr. Opoku stated while traditional subjects like Mathematics, Science, and English language remain crucial, the creative arts should no longer be seen as peripheral or merely recreational, rather, they must be embraced as vital tools for comprehensive education, instilling discipline, encouraging collaboration, and enabling students to communicate more effectively.

The event featured participation from basic schools in the Kintampo Municipality, with students dazzling audiences with energetic dance routines, expressive dramatic pieces, and intricately crafted artworks. Each performance captured unique elements of Ghana’s diverse cultural tapestry, from Northern rhythms to Akan proverbs, showcasing the potential of the arts to unify, educate and inspire.

The Director of Education also lauded all the teachers who played a key role, guiding learners in the preparation and performance of their pieces, describing their work as essential to preserving Ghana’s cultural legacy for future generations.

“Teachers are more than just academic instructors, they are mentors, cultural ambassadors, and motivators. Their encouragement can unlock hidden talents and passions in students that traditional classroom settings might overlook.” He ended.

The festival culminated in a colorful award ceremony, with prizes presented to schools and students who exhibited excellence in various artistic categories. Laughter, cheers, and traditional music filled the air as students celebrated their achievements and the sense of unity that the festival had fostered.

Africa Skills Hub is a development and social enterprise-oriented organization that creates economic and skill-based opportunities for Africa’s youth and women.

Since 2016 it has impacted directly, over three hundred (300) young graduates to obtain skills and jobs; over two thousand (2000) small and medium enterprises provided with entrepreneurship training; over five thousand (5000) women empowered through our economic empowerment initiatives; and over twelve thousand five hundred (12500) empowered through community dialogues and engagement with their Vision, to be a leading center in the creation of opportunities for Africa’s sustainable development and Mission to build skilled African youth and women as agents of change in their communities.

Last year project managers of Africa Skills Hub were at the kintampo municipality in collaboration with the Municipal Youth Authority to register over Six hundred (600) youth most especially women ages from 18 to 35 to take them through training models such as financial literacy and entrepreneurship and business development which each model is expected to take two days.

In an interview with the Municipal Youth Authority Director Mr. Shaibu Fuseini Fenteduah revealed that, the main aim of the project in the municipality is to support the youth to expand their business and to reduce youth unemployment in the municipality.