Daffiama-Bussie-Issa Municipal District

Hon. James Wor, District Chief Executive -Daffiama-Bussie-Issa Municipal District

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Hon. James Wor is the District Chief Executive for Daffiama-Bussie-Issa, confirmed in April 2025 with 18 ‘Yes’ votes and 3 ‘No’ votes. His leadership is defined by a strong commitment to healthcare improvement, grassroots engagement, and inclusive development. At the heart of his agenda is the urgent need to address critical healthcare challenges, including inadequate nurses’ accommodation and persistent shortages of essential medical supplies.

Daffiama-Bussie-Issa Municipal District

Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District is located in the western part of Ghana’s Upper West Region, with Issa as its administrative capital. It was established in 2012 through Legislative Instrument 2100, following its separation from the former Nadowli District. The district spans approximately 1,315.5 square kilometers and shares boundaries with Wa Municipal to the south, Nadowli-Kaleo to the west, Sissala West to the north, and Wa East to the east. With a population of 38,754 recorded in the 2021 census, the district is predominantly rural and agrarian.

Farming and petty trading form the backbone of the local economy, with maize, millet, groundnuts, vegetables, and cashew as key crops. Issa serves as the main commercial and administrative hub, hosting a weekly market and several public institutions.

He has pledged that every new CHPS compound constructed under his tenure will include delivery rooms and staff housing to attract and retain qualified health personnel. Hon. Wor has also emphasized the importance of maternal healthcare and called for deliberate policy efforts to ensure that rural health facilities are equipped to provide 24-hour services.

His administration works closely with traditional leaders, as demonstrated by his courtesy visits to the Paramount Chiefs of Daffiama and Bussie, where he reaffirmed his commitment to collaborative governance and community-driven development.
The district has initiated several key development projects.

One major intervention is the construction of a community health post at Kenkelen, funded by a $69,847 grant from the Government of Japan to enhance human security and healthcare access. The Assembly has also distributed motorcycles to community facilitators to improve outreach and service delivery in remote areas.

Through the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project, the district has established a shea butter processing facility to support women in agro-processing and income generation. Additionally, sanitation efforts have led to 78 communities being declared open defecation free, reflecting the Assembly’s commitment to public health and environmental sustainability.