Richard Seyram Nyavie, the newly elected Presiding Member for the Ketu South Municipal Assembly
Richard Seyram Nyavie, the newly elected Presiding Member for the Ketu South Municipal Assembly, has vowed to lead an assembly united in its pursuit of development.
Nyavie, who was elected as the new Presiding Member of the Ketu South Municipal Assembly, secured forty affirmative votes, sixteen rejections, and one spoilt ballot—constituting a decisive two-thirds majority vote from Assembly Members on Friday, April 11.
His election marks a new chapter in the governance of the municipality, as he pledges to foster unity and champion a transformative vision for inclusive development.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Monday, Nyavie expressed profound gratitude to all assembly members for their participation in what he described as a smooth and successful democratic process.
“To every Assembly Member who participated in this process, I say thank you. Whether you cast your vote in my favour or supported another candidate, your commitment to democratic engagement is a victory for us all. You have once again demonstrated that local governance in Ketu South is alive, active, and driven by principle rather than partisanship,” he remarked.
Nyavie further emphasised his resolve to lead a united front, highlighting the importance of collaboration among assembly members beyond partisan affiliations.
He underscored that personal interests and political divisions must be set aside to ensure the collective progress of the municipality.
He said passionately: “Let us therefore rise above personal interests and political leanings. Let us rise as one House, focused on delivering real impact to the lives of our constituents—from Denu to Aflao, from Klikor to Agbozume, from the coastal communities to the inland towns. The people are watching. They have entrusted us with their hopes. Let us not fail them.”
Addressing the expectations of the people and the responsibilities of his new role, Nyavie described the position of Presiding Member as one of duty and purpose, rather than ceremonial honour.
He reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive leadership, fairness, and development-oriented governance.
“This moment is not one of celebration alone; it is a call to action. The role of the Presiding Member is not ceremonial. It is a sacred duty—one that demands vision, patience, humility, and, most of all, a commitment to fairness and inclusion. I accept this responsibility with clear eyes and a willing heart,” he affirmed.
Nyavie, a teacher by profession, is currently serving his second term as an Assembly Member for the people of the Viepe Electoral Area.
His election has been met with optimism by stakeholders who believe his leadership will steer the Assembly towards impactful local governance and community-driven development across Ketu South.
