Nkwanta North Assembly to appear before Parliament over DACF sanitation spending
Nkwanta North District Assembly is expected to appear before Parliament's Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources for further questioning over its presentation during a sanitation monitoring exercise.
In Brief
- •Nkwanta North District Assembly is expected to appear before Parliament's Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources for further questioning over its presentation during a sanitation monitoring exercise.
- •The Committee identified concerns with the Assembly's presentation and wants clarification on issues raised during its assessment of nine assemblies in the Oti Region.
- •The Committee's exercise aims to assess whether the 10% sanitation allocation from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) is being used for its intended purpose and whether the funding is translating into tangible improvements in sanitation.
- •Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Ibrahimah Mohammed Zuwera, urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to provide accurate information during the accountability exercise.
- •The Committee's findings will help Parliament identify challenges facing assemblies in accessing and implementing DACF allocations.
Why It Matters
The accountability exercise by Parliament's Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources is crucial for ensuring that public funds allocated for sanitation are used effectively and produce tangible results. This exercise not only holds assemblies accountable for their spending but also aims to improve the overall quality of sanitation in the region. The findings will help identify challenges and inform future policies to enhance the use of DACF allocations for sanitation purposes.
Key Details
- Sanitation Allocation
- 10% of District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF)
- Assemblies Assessed
- Nine assemblies in the Oti Region
- DACF Allocations for 2026
- Two quarterly allocations paid
Context & Background
The District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) is a financial resource allocated to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies in Ghana to support various development projects, including water and sanitation. The accountability exercise by Parliament's Select Committee is part of a broader effort to ensure that public funds are used transparently and effectively.
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