Accra: The government plans to establish a platform comprising experts and opinion leaders to enhance the development of assemblies across the nation. This initiative will involve an interface among Chiefs, Pastors, Imams, Members of Parliament (MPs), and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to identify and address the basic needs of the assemblies collectively.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, announced this plan during his appearance before the Appointments Committee of Parliament in Accra. He emphasized the need for collaboration among all stakeholders, not just the MMDCEs, to drive the development of the assemblies.
Mr. Ibrahim also proposed the creation of a platform to engage former ministers of the Local Government Ministry in supporting the planning efforts of the assemblies. He stressed the importance of a radical shift in mindset at the assemblies to harness human resources for accelerated development.
He further stated that the ministry aims to deepen ethical efficiency and good governance at the metropolitan, municipal, and district assembly levels. To boost local assembly revenue, Mr. Ibrahim revealed plans to automate the revenue mobilization process to reduce leakage. The government will also involve national service personnel in revenue collection, with the potential for them to become permanent staff based on their performance.
