Town Hall Meeting at Ave Dakpa

Presentation From The Finance Office

Mr. Tony Agbesime, the Akatsi North District Budget Analyst, discussed the importance of paying taxes to the district assembly. He listed the various sources of revenue for the assembly, including the Common Fund, GOG, DDF/DPAT, PWD, and Donor Transfers. He emphasized that the Local Governance Act, Act 2016 [Act 936], mandates the payment of property rates and taxes to the district. Mr. Agbesime informed the participants that the assembly task force will soon collect property rates from communities, and encouraged everyone to pay their fair share towards the development of the district. His presentation highlighted the role of citizens in contributing to the progress and development of their communities through the payment of taxes.

The Akatsi North District presiding Member who was also the Chairman of the Public Relations and Complaints Committee, Honourable Patrick Kwame Ahiabu advised parents to send their wards to school to enable them to develop their potential. He stressed the need for the public to be sensitized on ‘Proper Disposal of Refuse’. Hon. Ahiabu disclosed that Dakpa will be soon divided into smaller units which include, Avenye, Tronogbe kope, Fiamotor and Mission divisions for easy administration.