The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Assembly in the Western North Region, Mr. Dominic Gyasi, has received the prestigious Black Star Acclamation Honorary Award.
The award recognizes efforts in sanitation, infrastructure improvement, education, and social development. The MCE emphasized that progress is achieved through collaboration with local citizens.
Mr. Gyasi, who will celebrate his first anniversary in office next month, dedicated the award to the residents, highlighting the importance of grassroots engagement and community support.
His nomination makes him the only representative from the Western North Region among 30 selected Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) out of 261 across the country to be honored.
The Black Star Acclamation Honorary Award, established in 2013, aims to promote the vision and values of Kwame Nkrumah, particularly his ambition to champion Africa’s economic growth and development.
This year’s edition is expected to recognize outstanding politicians under the Fourth Republic, especially those who served during the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, for their exceptional performance and dedication to national development.
The award scheme is organized by the World Diplomatic Federation in collaboration with its affiliates, including the Rectitude International Mission, the Confederation of Governance Assessment Institute, and the Bureau of Research on Governance, Commerce, and Administration.
Beyond this recognition, Dominic Gyasi has distinguished himself through several development-focused initiatives within the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality.
Under his leadership, the municipality has witnessed ongoing and planned infrastructure development, including road improvements, public facility upgrades, and community-based projects aimed at improving living conditions. He has also championed efforts to position Sefwi Wiawso as a key development hub within the Western North Region.
In addition, he has maintained strong engagement with youth and local stakeholders, organizing meetings and consultations to promote inclusive governance and active participation in decision-making.
His administration has emphasized collaboration with community members to identify pressing needs and deliver practical solutions.
Mr. Gyasi has also advocated for accelerated development through strategic partnerships and government interventions, ensuring that projects align with national development goals.
Speaking to journalists after receiving the award on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Mr. Gyasi expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for his appointment and highlighted development projects under the “Resetting Agenda.”
“I am grateful to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing me to serve the people of Sefwi Wiawso Municipality. This recognition reflects the work we are doing together.
“It is only proper that I show appreciation to His Excellency and dedicate this award to the chiefs and people of Sefwi Wiawso. Everything I have achieved is not my personal property but something I must give back to my constituents,” he said.
The MCE reiterated his commitment to fostering prosperity and development, with a continued focus on community and youth engagement.
He pledged a “transformative 2026,” with plans focused on key projects such as the Oti Regional Hospital, the Oti River bridge, and a 24-hour market in Dambai to improve livelihoods.
He reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting initiatives that foster unity and enhance quality of life, especially alongside the commissioning of new community infrastructure in March 2026.
Mr. Gyasi declared 2026 a “Year for Delivery,” urging management to prioritize development projects and accountability.
He called on residents to maintain confidence in his administration and support development initiatives.
The MCE noted that he has consistently accounted for his stewardship to chiefs and residents, particularly regarding development projects and local governance, as government accountability expectations increase ahead of the 2026 elections.
Reflecting on his first six months in office as of December 2025, he reported supervising the reconstruction of several abandoned projects, including CHPS compounds.
“In my first six months in office, I actively engaged the media to account for my work to the chiefs and people of Sefwi Wiawso. I intend to do the same after my first year to update constituents on what we inherited and what we plan to do,” he said.
He stressed that regular public updates build trust, maintain momentum, and ensure transparency.
Mr. Gyasi also highlighted community dialogues held to gather feedback on development priorities such as roads, market projects, healthcare, security, social services, education, water, sanitation, and environmental hygiene.
He noted that the Assembly is utilizing funds from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to address key social and infrastructure projects in 2026.
According to him, the timely release of DACF allocations has significantly boosted ongoing projects, including school infrastructure, borehole construction, market facilities, healthcare infrastructure, and road improvements.
He revealed that the Assembly has resumed construction on long-abandoned projects, including a maternity block at the Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital, which is nearing completion.
The project, originally initiated during the administration of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, had stalled for years before being reactivated.
Mr. Gyasi emphasized that completing the maternity block remains a top priority.
In the education sector, he noted that the Assembly has commissioned a three-unit classroom block at Penakrom–Nyamebekyere D/A Basic School and inspected the rehabilitation of an eight-bedroom teacher’s quarters at Abonse.
These projects form part of a broader development plan to improve living standards in the municipality.
On road infrastructure, the MCE highlighted significant improvements through the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).
He stated that reshaping works have been completed on key routes, including the Punikrom–Abrabra junction road, which was previously in poor condition, especially during the rainy season.
He explained that the focus on feeder roads aims to ease the movement of agricultural goods and people, thereby boosting local economic activity.
Mr. Gyasi also noted that he has been actively inspecting repair works on major routes such as the Asafo–Asawinso road and commended the DRIP team for their dedication.
The Assembly, he added, is prioritizing both new road construction and the maintenance of existing roads to ensure safety and accessibility.
Improving road conditions, he stressed, is also critical for enhancing emergency response times across the municipality.
In addition to DRIP interventions, the Assembly has supported community-led initiatives, including filling potholes in areas like Sefwi Ewiase while awaiting long-term solutions from the Ghana Highways Authority.
