Assembly Members in the Afigya Kwabre South Municipality have demanded the immediate removal of the District Coordinating Director, Yvonne Naboo, accusing her of unilaterally suspending the operationalization of a quarry fund meant to generate revenue for development projects.
According to the assembly, the fund was suspended following an illegal takeover of the revenue collection point by thugs after the 2024 elections.
The members argue that the decision to halt the fund was made without their consultation, affecting the municipality’s revenue mobilization efforts.
Speaking to Citi News on March 5, the Assembly Member for the Buoho Electoral Area, Evans Kusi Worae, expressed frustration over the move.
“Our district coordinating director unilaterally suspended the quarry fund without consulting the assembly members, whilst revenue mobilization is one of our main streams for district development.
“In that regard, we are demanding the removal of the district coordinating director since she took that decision alone. Once she’s ready to do a review and give us a detailed explanation informing her decision, we will insist on her removal.” he stated.
Additionally, Worae called on the government to pay the outstanding ex-gratia owed to assembly members, emphasizing their dedication and service to the people.
“It is the rightful entitlement of the assembly members. We have sacrificed our time and effort to serve the people. If they refuse to pay the remaining outstanding then it is a clear disregard for the work we have done.
“Even though they’ve started releasing the funds after our press conference, we hope they finish the payments”, he added.
