Tema Metropolitan Assembly

Mayor Reaffirms Partnership with Muslim Community in Tema.

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, the Mayor of Tema received the newly appointed Metropolitan Chief Imam, Imam Hassan Ahmed, alongside a delegation of community chiefs and Islamic clerics (Ullamahs), at his office at the Tema Metropolitan Assembly.
The courtesy call was to formally introduce the new Chief Imam to the Mayor and the management of the Assembly, while also strengthening the longstanding relationship between the Muslim community and the local administration.
During the meeting, the Mayor expressed gratitude to the Chief Imam and the wider Muslim community for their unwavering support throughout his political journey. He noted that their encouragement and prayers had been instrumental and urged them to continue to have confidence in the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama as he works to deliver a better Ghana for all.
The Mayor further stressed the importance of collaboration between religious leaders and government in fostering peace, development and social cohesion within the metropolis.
Imam Hassan Ahmed, in response, commended the bold and visionary leadership of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and assured the Mayor of the Muslim leadership’s continued commitment to preaching peace, unity and responsible neighbourliness among residents.
He said such values remained essential to building stronger communities and advancing the collective vision of a prosperous and harmonious Ghana.

Mayor launches National apprenticeship programme in Tema.

The Mayor of Tema, Hon. Ebi Bright, on Monday, May 11, 2026, launched the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) in Tema, where tools and equipment were presented to master craftspersons and apprentices to support skills training.

She described the event as a proud moment, noting that the programme was a key promise in her campaign and a practical response to youth unemployment in the metropolis.

Hon. Ebi Bright urged beneficiaries to regard the tools as start-up capital and make good use of them to secure sustainable livelihoods through employment or self-employment.

She commended President John Dramani Mahama for allocating GHS300 million in the 2025 budget to support the initiative, and thanked the National Youth Authority, the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment and other stakeholders for making the programme possible.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐄𝐛𝐢 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!

On this special milestone, we, the Management, Departments, Units, and entire Staff of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, proudly celebrate your first year of dedicated service and impactful leadership as Mayor of Tema.
Over the past year, your vision, passion, and unwavering commitment to the transformation of Tema have inspired progress across the metropolis. Through your responsive leadership and people-centered approach, you have continued to champion development, sanitation improvement, youth empowerment, community engagement, and inclusive governance, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of many.
Your tireless efforts, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to motivate us all to work together toward building a cleaner, safer, more innovative, and forward-looking Tema. Under your leadership, hope has been renewed, partnerships strengthened, and the collective vision for a greater Tema further ignited.
Today, we celebrate not only one year in office, but also a year marked by service, dedication, sacrifice, and meaningful progress for the people of Tema.
As you continue this journey of transformation, may wisdom, strength, and success guide every step you take in advancing the growth and prosperity of the metropolis.
Congratulations on one impactful year of service, Hon. Ebi Bright.
𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨