As directed by the Ministry of Finance, the Western Regional Coordinating Council held the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies’ (MMDAs) 2027 – 2030 Regional Composite Budget Hearing for the fourteen (14) MMDAs in the Region.
This hearing which was held at the Nzema East Municipal Assembly Hall on 20th October, 2026 consisted of five MMDAs, namely; Nzema East, Ahanta West, Jomoro, Ellembelle and Mpohor District Assemblies.
In attendance were officers from the Ministry of Finance, Regional Coordinating Council and Controller and Accountant General ‘s Department. The Chief Executives, Coordinating Directors, Heads of Departments and Staff of the various Assemblies were duly represented at the hearing.
The discussion focused on the budget plans of the Assemblies, developmental needs and allocation of resources to support ongoing and planned projects in their communities. The hearing provided an opportunity for the Assemblies, regional officers, coordinating directors, MMDCEs and traditional authorities to share ideas and deliberate on the development priorities of their respective areas.
The engagement forms part of efforts to promote effective planning, transparency and accountability in local governance and to ensure that the needs of the people are considered in the budgeting process.
