The Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit (MPCU) of the Ga West Municipal Assembly has held its 2026 Mid-Year Review Meeting on Tuesday, 21^st July to assess the Assembly's financial performance and evaluate the implementation of activities outlined in the 2026 Annual Action Plan during the first half of the year at the Municipal Assembly Hall.

The meeting brought together MPCU members, Heads of Departments and Unit Heads to review achievements, identify implementation gaps and outline strategies to improve service delivery for the remainder of the year.

Presenting the Assembly's half-year financial performance, the Finance and Budget Departments disclosed that the Assembly had recorded its strongest mid-year Internally Generated Fund (IGF) performance since 2019. The Departments, however, noted that government grants had fallen below expectation, with only 29% of the anticipated releases, received during the period.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation status of the 2026 Annual Action Plan, comparing planned activities with actual achievements over the first two quarters while identifying outstanding activities requiring attention before the end of the year.

A major concern raised during the discussions was the decline in revenue collection at the Amasaman Market. Members observed that several daily space users had defaulted on their payments, while several tenancy agreements had expired and required immediate renewal to prevent further revenue losses.

The Works Department updated the meeting on ongoing infrastructure projects across the municipality, reporting that ten projects are currently under implementation, with several nearing completion and others already completed.

Among the projects highlighted was the construction of a three-unit classroom block with office and store at Mpehuasem which is 98% complete, the drilling and mechanisation of 15 boreholes and the maintenance of 30 existing boreholes across the municipality had reached 95 per cent completion and remained on schedule. Construction of a CHPS Compound at Pobiman was reported to be 55 percent complete and progressing according to schedule among several projects. Members were assured that all outstanding projects would continue to receive the necessary attention to ensure timely completion.

During the meeting, members also expressed concern over the Assembly's public visibility and accountability, noting that the official website does not currently display the contact details of Assembly Members. They emphasised that making such information publicly available would improve accessibility and strengthen communication between elected representatives and their constituents.

The meeting further observed that although revenue generated from fines and penalties had exceeded expectations, the trend reflected increasing non-compliance with Assembly regulations. Members therefore called for intensified public education on Assembly by-laws to encourage voluntary compliance and reduce infractions.

The meeting concluded with a call on all departments to carefully manage their remaining budget allocations, particularly under the goods and services vote, while maintaining focus on achieving the Assembly's development targets for the second half of the year.

Source: Kenneth Ngenyan Gmalu, ISD-GWMA