South Dayi Municipal District

Hon. Courage Kwame Kokroko, District Chief Executive -South Dayi Municipal District

Profile of MCE

In April 2025, Mr. Courage Kwame Kokroko was confirmed as District Chief Executive with 84% assembly approval. His leadership agenda centers on road infrastructure, potable water access, sustainable agriculture, and quality education and healthcare. In his inaugural address, he emphasized unity and stakeholder collaboration as the foundation for accelerated development.

About South Dayi Municipal District

South Dayi District: Courage Kokroko Champions Inclusive Growth Across Lakefront Communities

Established by Legislative Instrument 1753 in 2004, South Dayi District—nestled in Ghana’s Volta Region with Kpeve as its capital—spans over 358 km², with nearly 20% of its land beautifully interspersed by the Volta Lake. The district is home to vibrant traditional areas including Peki, Tongor, Kpalime, and Kpeve, and boasts a population of 57,526 (2021 census), with a near-even gender distribution.

Profile of MCE
In April 2025, Mr. Courage Kwame Kokroko was confirmed as District Chief Executive with 84% assembly approval. His leadership agenda centers on road infrastructure, potable water access, sustainable agriculture, and quality education and healthcare. In his inaugural address, he emphasized unity and stakeholder collaboration as the foundation for accelerated development.

South Dayi is advancing several impactful projects:

●    Education: Completion of a 3-unit classroom block at Kaira and a 2-unit KG block at Agordeke; ongoing upgrades at Peki and Todome schools.
●    Water & Sanitation: Five boreholes completed across underserved communities; sanitation facilities improved in market centers like Dzemeni and Kpeve.
●    Health: Expansion of CHPS compounds in Tsanakpe, Sanga, and Todome; renovation of Peki Government Hospital and Wegbe Health Centre.
●    Agriculture: Support for over 3,000 farmers through the Planting for Food and Jobs and PERD initiatives; distribution of mango and oil palm seedlings; promotion of aquaculture along the Volta Lake.
●    Infrastructure: Reshaping of 20 km of feeder roads including Bob Marley Road at Peki-Avetile; renovation of magistrate’s bungalow and DFO’s residence.
●    Tourism & Culture: Profiling of sites like the Peki Slave Cave, Mamaga Rock, and Volta Lake shoreline for eco-tourism; promotion of festivals such as Kpalikpakpa Zã and Glimetso Zã.

South Dayi’s economic vibrancy is anchored by markets in Dzemeni, Kpeve, and Peki, with ongoing modernization efforts. The district’s strategic location along the Eastern Corridor Road and proximity to Ho and Asikuma enhances its connectivity and investment appeal.

With Courage Kokroko at the helm, South Dayi is embracing a bold vision of inclusive growth, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation—positioning itself as a resilient, agro-commercial district with thriving lakefront communities.