Legislative function of district assemblies has enhanced Ghana's democracy

GNA
Lambussie, Feb. 22, GNA – The legislative function of district assemblies has helped to enhance the quality of Ghana's democracy, the Lambussie/Karni District Chief Executive, Mr. Clement B. Benin observed on Wednesday.

He said because of the unique roles they play in exercising legislative functions, especially at the grassroots, district assemblies had helped to promote good governance, democracy and peace in the country.

Mr. Benin made the observation when he presented 35 motorbikes procured by the government to members of the Lambussie/Karni District Assembly at a ceremony at Lambussie.

The motorbikes are to facilitate the work of the assembly members at their electoral areas and enhance the decentralisation process.

He said so far government had implemented policies and programmes that had expanded health and educational infrastructure, created jobs and provided the needed social interventions for the benefit of the people in the district.

Mr. Benin therefore commended government for supporting the assembly and appealed to people in the area to collectively support government policies to improve their living conditions.

He also appealed to the members to educate their electorate on the forthcoming biometric voter registration exercise and encourage them to register to qualify them to vote in the December 7 general elections.

He advised the members to take good care of the motorbikes and observe routine maintenance work on them to prolong their lifespan.

Mr. Issaka Sagito, Presiding Member of the Lambussie/Karni District Assembly, advised the members to be disciplined and not to falter in any of the motor traffic regulations.

A beneficiary said he would not only use his motorbike to reach out to the electorate, but would also assist his electorate to carry their patients to the health facilities for treatment.

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