Chiefs in the Asante-Akim South District, have pledged their unflinching support to the District Assembly in its quest to improve the living conditions of the people.
The move, which is geared towards accelerated development of the district, was to strengthen the collaboration between the Assembly and traditional authorities for the benefit.
The chiefs pledged their commitment at a meeting with the District Chief Executive, Mr Abdul Karim Boakye-Yiadom at Juaso on Wednesday aimed at finding solutions to the developmental needs of the area.
In attendance were Nana Ayim Kumnipa, Chief of Gyadam, Nana Tiefum Ampratwum, Chief of Ofoase, Nana Baffour Kwaku Ofori, Chief of Asuboa and Nana Owusu Asiamah, Chief of Obogu.
Others were Nana Kyei Ababio, Chief of Banso, Nana Owusu Ansah Sikatuo, Chief of Morso, Nana Asirifi Amaning, Chief of Kyempo and Nana Safrotwie, Chief of Juaso.
Mr Boakye-Yiadom said an active involvement of the District's activities was required from the chiefs since the two institutions shared a common vision of improving the living standards of the people.
The DCE said the chiefs' role in development was crucial because they are the custodians of lands, a very important resource.
He entreated the chiefs to closely monitor contractors, who executed projects within their jurisdiction, and also to report any shoddy work to the appropriate authorities for prompt action.
Mr Boakye-Yiadom noted that the Assembly had embarked on massive infrastructure development in the areas of education, health, roads, water, sanitation and electricity.
He also announced plans to extend electricity to most rural communities in the District by the end of the year.
Mr Boakye-Yiadom said the Assembly would assist the chiefs to establish traditional council offices in the various traditional areas to enhance the administration of traditional issues.
The chiefs commended the DCE for initiative to interact and called a sustained collaboration in order to consolidate the partnership.
They, however, expressed concern about the inability of the Assembly members to communicate Assembly's proceedings to their various communities emphasizing that the practice defeated the impact of the District Assembly concept.
The chiefs advocated for the payment of quarterly allowances to the various traditional authorities by the Assembly.