The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South, Joseph Antwi Awal, has stressed the urgent need to strengthen revenue mobilisation as the assembly faces a significant shortfall in its financial targets due to ongoing conflicts in the area.
With a projected revenue target of GHS 550,000 for 2025, the assembly has so far collected only GHS 300,000, raising concerns about the sustainability of local governance and development initiatives.
Delivering his sessional address during the ninth assembly meeting, Mr. Awal expressed disappointment over the assembly’s inability to meet its revenue goals, attributing the situation to inadequate tax collection mechanisms and the prolonged conflict in the municipality.
He warned that without a stronger revenue base, the assembly would struggle to finance essential services and infrastructure projects critical to the community’s growth.
To address the challenge, the MCE called for the introduction of stricter measures to boost collections. He proposed the establishment of a dedicated task force to identify weaknesses in the tax system, alongside public education campaigns to raise awareness about civic responsibilities.
He also recommended leveraging Zonal Councils to streamline the collection process and make it easier for citizens to pay taxes and fees. Beyond these measures, Mr. Awal appealed to residents to maintain peace in the area, noting that development can only thrive in a stable environment.
The Presiding Member (PM) of the Nkwanta South Assembly, Edward Yilegne, also underscored the importance of peace in facilitating development. He observed that the ongoing conflict in the municipality was affecting nearly every aspect of life, particularly revenue mobilisation.
Mr. Yilegne lamented the sharp decline in collections and urged residents to support the assembly by paying their dues to enable the execution of development projects.
Source: Obrempongba K. Owusu
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