The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has briefed the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs on major development projects and government interventions currently underway across the Region, assuring traditional authorities of government’s commitment to peace, partnership, and inclusive development.
She delivered the address at the First General Meeting of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs for 2026, held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Regional House of Chiefs Conference Hall in Koforidua, chaired by the President of the House, Nene Sakite II.
The Regional Minister disclosed that under government’s Big Push Agenda, several critical road projects are ongoing to improve connectivity and boost agriculture.
She cited the recent sod-cutting for the 124-kilometre Kwamepong–Nkwanta–Mossipanin Road in the Kwahu Afram Plains, describing it as a strategic “Agric Booster” corridor to ease the transportation of farm produce.
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On health, she reaffirmed government’s commitment to completing legacy projects, including the Eastern Regional Hospital, and announced that at least two CHPS compounds are being constructed in every district.
In the education sector, Hon. Awatey revealed that over 77 GETFund projects are ongoing, alongside renewed investments in TVET and STEM education.
She added that the No Fees Stress Policy has significantly reduced the burden on parents and traditional leaders who previously supported needy students.
Touching on agriculture and land administration, the Minister appealed to Nananom to continue supporting development by granting land access to investors under fair and transparent arrangements.
She also highlighted the Clean Eastern Region Campaign and renewed government’s resolve to fight illegal mining, stressing that traditional authority is critical in enforcing discipline at the community level.
On security, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey acknowledged the role of chiefs in resolving farmer-herder conflicts and other local disputes, noting that their mediation efforts have helped prevent escalation.
She pledged continued consultation with the House, promising to visit all eleven paramountcies in the Region before the end of the year as part of deepening government–traditional authority collaboration.
Earlier in his opening address, the President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, Nene Sakite II, reviewed the House’s activities for 2025, commending progress made in cultural promotion, dispute mediation, and collaboration with state institutions.
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However, he expressed concern over challenges facing the Judicial Committee, particularly inadequate financial and logistical support, which limited the number of chieftaincy cases resolved during the year.
Nene Sakite II also raised concerns about stalled renovation works on the House’s office complex and called for urgent government and stakeholder intervention.
He further appealed for stronger action against illegal mining, drug abuse, cybercrime, and emerging kidnapping cases, urging government to actively involve traditional rulers in addressing these social vices.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
