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Ablekuma South is one of the
constituencies An electoral district, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, constituency, riding, ward, division, or (election) precinct is a subdivision of a larger state (a country, administrative region, or other polity ...
represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one
Member of Parliament (MP) A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their electoral district. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this term refers only to members of the lower house since upper house members often ...
by the
first past the post In a first-past-the-post electoral system (FPTP or FPP), formally called single-member plurality voting (SMP) when used in single-member districts or informally choose-one voting in contrast to ranked voting, or score voting, voters cast thei ...
system of election. Ablekuma South is located in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the
Greater Accra Region The Greater Accra Region has the smallest area of Ghana's 16 administrative regions, occupying a total land surface of 3,245 square kilometres. This is 1.4 per cent of the total land area of Ghana. It is the second most populated region, befor ...
of
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Tog ...
. It is one of the six sub metropolitan district councils of
Accra Metropolitan Assembly Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is the political and administrative authority for the city of Accra. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has a general assembly A general assembly or general meeting is a meeting of all the members of an organization ...
.


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 The Greater Accra Region has the smallest area of Ghana's 16 administrative regions, occupying a total land surface of 3,245 square kilometres. This is 1.4 per cent of the total land area of Ghana. It is the second most populated region, befor ...
of
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Tog ...
. 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 Lartebiolorshie 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 Dansoman is a suburban town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, located near Accra and Takoradi district of the Accra Metropolitan Area. The town is known for being one of the largest estates in West Africa. History The town was founded by the ...
High Street through to SSNIT flats and back to Otorjor, Opetekwei, Gbegbeyise and Shaibu Communities.


Members of Parliament

, National_Democratic_Congress_(Ghana), National_Democratic_Congress


_Elections

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__Economic_Achievements_

Ablekuma_South_has_contributed_to_the_economic_development_of_
Accra Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , ...
_in_Ghana_ Ghana_(;__tw,_Gaana,__ee,_Gana),_officially_the_Republic_of_Ghana,_is_a_country_in_West_Africa._It_abuts_the_Gulf_of_Guinea_and_the_Atlantic_Ocean_to_the_south,_sharing_borders_with_Ivory_Coast_in_the_west,_Burkina_Faso_in__the_north,_and_Tog_...
._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 Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , ...
_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 This is a list of the 275 constituencies represented in the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, as at the December 2016 general election. It had been increased from 260 at the previous election in December 2012 parliamentary election. Each cons ...


__References_

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ablekuma_South Parliamentary_constituencies_in_the_Greater_Accra_Regionhtml" ;"title="2016, ] Dr.Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije National Democratic Congress (Ghana), National Democratic Congress


Elections


Economic Achievements

Ablekuma South has contributed to the economic development of
Accra Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , ...
in
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Tog ...
. 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 Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , ...
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 This is a list of the 275 constituencies represented in the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, as at the December 2016 general election. It had been increased from 260 at the previous election in December 2012 parliamentary election. Each cons ...


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ablekuma South Parliamentary constituencies in the Greater Accra Region>2016, Dr.Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije National Democratic Congress (Ghana), National Democratic Congress


Elections


Economic Achievements

Ablekuma South has contributed to the economic development of
Accra Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , ...
in
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Tog ...
. 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 Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , ...
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 This is a list of the 275 constituencies represented in the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, as at the December 2016 general election. It had been increased from 260 at the previous election in December 2012 parliamentary election. Each cons ...


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ablekuma South Parliamentary constituencies in the Greater Accra Region