Ho MCE pledges accountability, commends improved IGF performance

The Municipal Chief Executive for Ho, Hon. Stephen Adom, has commended the Assembly’s efforts in mobilising Internally Generated Funds and assured residents that every pesewa collected will be used for projects that directly benefit the people.

Addressing a General Assembly meeting on Monday, Hon. Adom stressed the importance of financial resources in driving development, noting that without adequate funding, plans and policies would remain unrealised.

“Without the required funds, our good plans, visions, desires, and budgets are but illusions or wishful thinking,” he said, urging stakeholders to intensify efforts to mobilise resources to meet the growing needs of residents in areas such as roads, water, electricity, education, health, sanitation and security.

He acknowledged that although the Assembly has made progress in revenue mobilisation, there is still room for improvement through sealing loopholes and adopting modern technology.

Hon. Adom disclosed that in 2024, the Assembly projected GH¢6,005,052.49 in revenue but realised GH¢4,002,957.95. In 2025, it projected GH¢6,459,198.83 and collected GH¢5,169,848.23, representing 80.04 percent of the target.

He described the first quarter of 2026 as a strong improvement, with the Assembly collecting GH¢2,149,669.44 against a target of GH¢1,800,000.00, representing 119.40 percent. He noted that this performance exceeded the 82.11 percent recorded in the same period in 2025.

The MCE assured members that the Assembly would build on these gains by strengthening systems, closing revenue gaps and ensuring proper accountability in the use of funds.

On the District Assemblies Common Fund, Hon. Adom expressed appreciation to the NDC government, describing its assumption of office in 2025 as a turning point for the country’s financial direction.

He explained that although the national allocation remains at five percent, reforms have improved disbursement to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. He said the 2026 formula increased the equity factor from 20 percent to 40 percent to promote fairer distribution, especially to deprived areas.

He added that the government now transfers 80 percent of the fund directly to Assemblies, compared to between 40 percent and 50 percent in previous years. He also noted that allocation for Persons with Disability has been increased from three percent to five percent.

Hon. Adom contrasted current allocations with those of the previous administration, stating that the Ho Municipal Assembly received GH¢1,424,201.39 in 2024 for three quarters, while GH¢10,510,708.55 was released in 2025 for the same period.

“The difference is clear, and indeed the people have much to be grateful for this people-centered government,” he said, adding that “Aban Papa Aba”.

He concluded by assuring that a full account of the utilisation of funds would be presented, pledging that the Assembly would remain transparent and focused on improving the lives of residents.