Professor Lord Mensah, Head of the Office of the Local Government Service (OLGS), has paid a high-level courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in Kumasi, ahead of the Performance Contract Summit scheduled for all regions.
The visit formed part of preparatory engagements leading to the summit and underscored the commitment of both institutions to strengthening Ghana’s local governance architecture through improved coordination, accountability, and results-oriented public service delivery.
Discussions between the two leaders focused on enhancing collaboration across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), deepening decentralisation, and reinforcing performance management systems to ensure that public institutions deliver measurable outcomes that directly improve the quality of life of citizens.
Professor Lord Mensah highlighted the importance of the Performance Contract Summit as a critical platform for aligning regional and local government priorities with national development goals.
He stressed that effective decentralisation must be supported by strong performance monitoring frameworks, clear accountability structures, and a shared commitment to excellence at all levels of governance.
According to him, the Office of the Local Government Service remains focused on empowering local authorities to deliver efficiently, transparently, and responsively, noting that regional leadership plays a pivotal role in translating policy into tangible development outcomes at the grassroots.
In his remarks, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, commended Professor Mensah for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to strengthening Ghana’s decentralised governance system.
He praised the OLGS for its sustained efforts in promoting performance-based management and fostering a culture of accountability within public institutions.
Dr. Amoakohene reaffirmed the Ashanti Region’s readiness to fully support the objectives of the Performance Contract Summit, emphasizing that effective governance, administrative efficiency, and improved service delivery remain top priorities for the region.
“The Ashanti Region is committed to excellence in governance and to ensuring that decentralisation delivers real value to our people,” the Minister stated.
“Through strong collaboration with the Office of the Local Government Service and other stakeholders, we are determined to achieve efficient administration and impactful development outcomes.”
He further noted that the region continues to position itself as a model of effective regional coordination, driven by professionalism, innovation, and a strong results-driven ethos within the public sector.
The courtesy call reflects the growing emphasis on inter-institutional cooperation as Ghana advances its decentralisation agenda. With the Performance Contract Summit set to bring together regional leaders and key stakeholders, expectations are high that the forum will reinforce accountability mechanisms and chart a clear path toward improved service delivery nationwide.
As the summit approaches, the engagement between Professor Lord Mensah and Dr. Frank Amoakohene signals a shared resolve to translate policy commitments into action—ensuring that governance reforms lead to tangible, positive impacts for communities across the Ashanti Region and beyond.
