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Ablekuma South is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. Ablekuma South is located in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is one of the three sub metropolitan district councils of Accra Metropolitan Assembly.




History


Accra has been Ghana's capital when it was transferred from Cape Coast since the year 1877. Currently, it was one of the growing and populated Metropolis in Africa with annual growth rate of 3.1%. Firstly, it was attempted to set up a Town Council back in 1859 under an Ordinance, which was nullified in the January 1861. However, the Accra Town Council was formally established in 1898 under the Town Council Ordinance 1894.




Boundaries


The seat is located entirely within the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It shares boundaries with Ablekuma North, Ashiedu Keteke and Ablekuma Central. The boundary from its current office location moves through the Kpakpo Oti road Intersection to Ring Road West, from there it moves eastwards to Lartebiokorshie Intersection and turns left from Lartebiokorshie road to Link road intersection to Chemu road. Then from Sempe Traffic Light Street through Mampong Stream to Oblogo road, then from Oblogo of Mars road intersection. From Mars road intersection to Dansoman roundabout. From Dansoman main road to Poultry farm Avenue to Dansoman High Street through to SSNIT flats and back to Otorjor, Opetekwei, Gbegbeyise and Shaibu Communities.




Members of Parliament



|[|2016|] Dr.Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije National Democratic Congress




Elections






Economic Achievements


Ablekuma South has contributed to the economic development of Accra in Ghana. Fishing and fish mongering activities are the dominant activities in Ablekuma South because of majority of its communities are found along the coast line. Business entities such as banks, supermarkets, hotels, educational institutions, and fuel stations among others can be found in Ablekuma South.




Mission


The mission of Ablekuma South is to Improve the Quality of Life within the City of Accra by Providing Leadership and Opportunities for Social and Economic Development Whilst Maintaining a Clean, Attractive and Secured Environment.




Vision


The vision of Ablekuma South is A Smart, Sustainable, Resilient City.




See also


List of Ghana Parliament constituencies




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Ablekuma South
• Accra Metropolitan District
• Ablekuma Central
• Ablekuma West
• Alfred Oko Vanderpuije
• Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly
• Neighbourhoods of Accra
• La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly
• Accra
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