Accountability is Key to President Mahama’s Gov’t, Local Gov’t Minister to Bono Regional House of Chiefs
Accountability is Key to President Mahama’s Gov’t, Local Gov’t Minister to Bono Regional House of Chiefs
By Ernest Best Anane
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for championing accountability and transparency.
Speaking at the Bono Regional House of Chiefs secretariat on Monday, February 2, Ahmed Ibrahim revealed that the President has directed all appointees, including MMDCEs, to account for their stewardship after one year in office.
According to him, all Metropolitan , Municipal and District Chief Executives are to present Performance Reports to the Social Accountability Committee (SAC) on March 31, enabling the President to assess and rate their performance.
The local government minister told the media that the President directives aims to ensure accountability in revenue utilization at the various Assemblies.
He reveals that other sectorial ministers will also present their performance reports to that regard, and MMDCEs’ fate will hinge on their performance.
He stressed that accounting to the people is key in building trust and ensuring transparency.
He warned various District and Municipal Chief Executives against sitting on the job, stressing the need for them to perform their roles by enforcing the government’s policies to support the President’s resetting agenda.
Mr. Ibrahim urged MMDCEs to utilize available resources to execute projects, warning that non-performance may lead to dismissal.
He disclosed that the government has released four quarters of the District Assembly Common Fund, including Gh¢987m for the first quarter, Gh¢1.46b for the second quarter, and Gh¢1.8b for the third quarter.
The Banda MP said the fourth quarter payment is being processed, with PWDs fund paid.
Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim also appealed to the Chiefs to release suitable land for the proposed 24-hour economy market, which will feature a restaurant, guest house, kindergarten, warehouse, and other facilities, supporting the government’s economic policy.
