Africa-Press – Ghana. The Volta Regional 2026–2029 Composite Budget Hearings have entered their second day, following a successful opening session in the Ho West District on Monday.
The latest session took place in Ketu North, bringing together representatives from Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the region.
The hearings form part of a nationwide exercise to ensure that local government budgets are well-aligned with national development priorities, promote fiscal responsibility, and adhere strictly to approved spending ceilings.
Present at the Ketu North session was Alhaji Abubakari Ibrahim Dey, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Finance, who reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to enforcing prudent financial management practices across all MMDAs.
“Fiscal discipline remains the cornerstone of sustainable development. Every Assembly must ensure that its budget reflects national priorities while maintaining accountability and efficient use of public resources,” Alhaji Dey emphasized.
The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, in his remarks, highlighted the importance of the budget hearing process as a mechanism for ensuring transparency, participation, and effective resource allocation across the region.
He commended the Assemblies for their collaborative spirit and urged them to remain focused on achieving measurable development outcomes that improve the lives of citizens.
“These hearings are not just an administrative exercise — they are a key part of our shared effort to build a stronger, more inclusive, and prosperous Volta Region. Through openness and fiscal discipline, we can achieve balanced growth and better service delivery for our people,” Mr. Gunu stated.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu North, Rev. Martin Amenaki, expressed appreciation to the Regional Coordinating Council for selecting Ketu North as a host for the second phase of the hearings, which included delegations from Agotime-Ziope, Keta, Ketu South, and other districts.
Rev. Amenaki reaffirmed his Assembly’s commitment to promoting accountability, equity, and efficient use of resources, describing these as the pillars of good governance.
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“As local leaders, we must ensure that every cedi spent translates into visible improvements in people’s lives. This is how we strengthen trust and deliver real impact,” he said.
The hearings provided a platform for Assemblies to present and defend their medium-term expenditure frameworks, discuss local priorities, and receive technical guidance from the Ministry of Finance and the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC).
All MDAs in the region are expected to submit their final approved budgets by November 8, 2025, ahead of national consolidation and parliamentary approval.
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Assemblies in improving financial management systems and aligning their plans with the national development strategy to drive sustainable progress across the region.
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