Princess Avenyoh
The sixth governing council of the Local Government Service (LGS) has officially been inaugurated, with a strong call for members to implement innovative policies that will make local governance a driving force for national development.
The 15-member council, chaired by Ghana’s former Ambassador to Germany, Akua Sena Dansua.
Tasked to align its work with the government’s “reset agenda” by promoting inclusive grassroots participation in democratic processes.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony today, July 15, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, emphasised the need to elevate the LGS and ensure it meets its mandate under the Local Government Act, 2016 (Act 936).
He described the LGS as the “frontline of governance,” crucial to turning citizens’ aspirations into visible results that impact livelihoods and drive local development.
Ibrahim urged the council to draw on its members’ diverse expertise to enhance professionalism, efficiency, and accountability.
The council’s composition includes representatives from key government ministries, traditional authorities, academia, and worker unions.
Notable members include Buipewura Mahama Abdulai Jinapor II of the National House of Chiefs, Prof. Nicholas Awortwi of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) and Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah from the National Development Planning Commission.
Ambassador Dansua, accepting the responsibility on behalf of the council, pledged to work diligently to revitalize local governance.
“Ghanaians are looking up to us to rekindle the spirit of participation at the local level,” she said. “We are ready to deliver and excel.”
The council’s primary role, as outlined in Act 936 is to ensure the efficient administration and management of Ghana’s decentralised local government system.