The Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) has hosted a two-day 2026 Composite Budget Hearing for the six districts in the Ahafo Region to review and deliberate on their respective budget proposals and development priorities.
The hearing, held on 15th and 16th October 2026 at the RCC Conference Room in Goaso, brought together representatives from the six districts, Nananom, heads of departments, a three-member National Technical Team from the Ministry of Finance and other relevant stakeholders. Other panel members from within the Ahafo RCC also participated in the exercise, contributing to the technical review and assessment of the budget proposals presented by the assemblies.
The Chief Director of the Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council, Mr. Joseph Frimpong Naayo, delivered the welcome remarks on behalf of the Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. Mrs. Charity Gardiner, and the Ministry of Finance. He welcomed participants and highlighted the importance of the hearing in ensuring that the budget proposals reflected the development needs and priorities of the respective districts while aligning with government policies and development objectives.
Mr. Naayo emphasized the need for prudent financial management, transparency and accountability in budget preparation and implementation. He urged the assemblies to prioritize critical development projects, prepare realistic budget estimates and ensure the effective utilization of public resources to improve the living conditions of residents across the region.
The three-member National Technical Team from the Ministry of Finance served as panel members, providing technical guidance and contributing to the review of the district assemblies’ budget proposals. Their participation, alongside the other panel members from the Ahafo RCC, helped facilitate discussions on budget estimates, development priorities and compliance with the relevant budgetary guidelines.
The Ahafo Regional Budget Analyst, Mr. Kanton L. Samad, also shared his views on the hearing, emphasizing the importance of effective budget preparation and aligning proposed expenditures with the development priorities of the respective districts. He highlighted the need for the assemblies to ensure that their budget proposals were realistic, properly prioritized and consistent with the relevant budgetary guidelines to facilitate the effective implementation of planned programmes and projects.
The hearing provided a platform for the six districts to present their proposed programmes, projects, revenue estimates and expenditure plans for scrutiny and consideration. Nananom and other stakeholders also participated in the exercise, contributing to discussions on development priorities and the needs of their respective communities.
The two-day exercise formed part of efforts to strengthen budget preparation, promote transparency and accountability, and enhance coordination among the Regional Coordinating Council, the district assemblies and the Ministry of Finance to support effective resource allocation and sustainable development across the Ahafo Region.
