The Asante Akim South Municipal Assembly has officially confirmed Hon. Maame Sarfoah Appiah as its new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). Nominated by President H.E. John Dramani Mahama, she secured the mandatory two-thirds majority vote from the Assembly Members in an election conducted by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The newly confirmed Municipal Chief Executive expressed her appreciation for the overwhelming support and pledged to work collaboratively to advance development across the municipality.

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has successfully supervised a confirmation vote at the Asante Akim South Municipal Assembly. The secret ballot exercise allowed Assembly Members to vote on the nomination of Hon. Maame Sarfoah Appiah, who was put forward by President H.E. John Dramani Mahama. The transparent process, which required a strict two-thirds majority of votes cast to approve the new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), was conducted under close supervision to ensure compliance with local government regulations.

The Asante Akim South Municipal Assembly successfully hosted the 2024 National Farmers’ Day at Ofoase on December 6, 2024. The celebration honoured dozens of local farmers for their contributions to food security, with the Overall Municipal Best Farmer receiving a motorized tricycle and other essential farming equipment. The event highlighted the importance of climate-smart agriculture and reaffirmed the Assembly's dedication to supporting the local farming community through modern inputs and technical guidance.

The Asante Akim South Municipal Health Directorate and ORBIS International have held a free mass eye screening to prevent avoidable blindness. Residents received tests for conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, with complex cases referred for specialized treatment. The initiative, which targeted hundreds of community members including farmers and students, aimed to reduce the cost of eye care and promote early detection of visual impairments to improve the overall quality of life in the municipality.

The Asante Akim South Municipal Assembly has graduated 232 apprentices under the BizBox programme and provided them with start-up kits. The ceremony, held on October 23, 2024, was attended by key dignitaries and aimed at promoting skills development and reducing youth unemployment. The graduates received equipment in various trades, including dressmaking, hairdressing, electricals, and carpentry, to help them establish their own businesses.

The Department of Social Welfare of the Asante Akim South Municipal Assembly have completed a monitoring exercise for Disability Fund beneficiaries. The visit aimed to ensure that support provided to PWDs is being used effectively to foster self-reliance and economic growth. Beneficiaries welcomed the guidance provided by the monitoring team, and the Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to regular oversight to ensure the fund’s long-term impact.