During the engagement, the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Yakubu Baba Seidu Kamara, emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Assembly and residents in achieving sustainable development. He encouraged residents to fulfil their tax obligations, noting that Internally Generated Funds (IGF) were essential for financing development projects and improving service delivery.
The District Budget Officer, Madam Nimatu Mohammed, educated participants on revenue mobilisation, property rates, building permits and the importance of tax compliance. She also highlighted the Assembly’s commitment to transparency and accountability by providing updates on completed projects and those yet to be undertaken. She urged residents to obtain building permits before construction to ensure safe and orderly development.
The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre South, Hon. Damata Ama Appianimaa Salam, underscored the need for increased revenue mobilisation, particularly as the district continues to experience population growth and expanding residential communities. She appealed to residents to pay their taxes and called on the Assembly to intensify public education to help citizens understand how their contributions support development.
During the open forum, residents raised concerns about poor road networks, excessive dust from road construction, inadequate sanitation facilities, the distribution of development projects and the need for improved infrastructure in communities such as Monwire and Kodie. Assembly officials and relevant departmental heads responded to the concerns, highlighting ongoing interventions and the challenges associated with limited financial resources.
Discussions also focused on environmental cleanliness and community participation. The District Environmental Officer, Mr. Kwame Kusi Agyeman Badu, emphasised shared responsibility in maintaining clean surroundings under the Operation Clean Your Frontage initiative. Meanwhile, concerns raised by the Chief of Kodie, Nana Badu, regarding poor roads and inadequate refuse containers were addressed, with the Assembly indicating plans to provide additional waste containers and construct a health centre in Kodie as part of its proposed 2027 development projects.
The consultation reaffirmed the importance of stakeholder participation, effective revenue mobilisation, transparency and collaboration in local governance. The concerns and recommendations gathered will help guide the Assembly in setting its development priorities and allocating resources towards addressing the needs of communities across Afigya Kwabre South District.
