Abuakwa (Ash), Jan 5, GNA - The last four Area Councils in the Atwima-Nwabiagya district of Ashanti have been inaugurated. They are the Akropong, Nkawie-Toase, Afari and Abuakwa. Mr Thomas Ofori-Donkor, the District Chief Executive, who performed the ceremonies at separate meetings, reiterated the immense role of area councils in local governance.
He said as front liners the councils could identify the immediate challenges confronting the people and assist in finding solutions to them.
Mr Ofori-Donkor appealed to the councilors to redouble their efforts in revenue generation to execute development projects and assured them of the assembly's support.
Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, the Member of Parliament for the area, urged traditional rulers to support the councils to enable them to perform effectively.
