Two concerned residents of the Akropong Constituency, Joseph Ahwireng-Danquah and Patrick Boi Akuffo-Kumih, have petitioned the Municipal Chief Executive to release detailed information regarding the allocation and utilization of the Common Fund designated for their Member of Parliament (MP), Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei.
Citing Article 21 and Sections 1 and 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (ACT 989), their request seeks to shed light on the disbursement and management of these funds, which the Akwapem North Municipal Assembly manages.
The petition specifically requests:
Comprehensive breakdowns of funds received in 2021, 2022, and 2023, categorized by quarterly allotments.
Explicit accounts of the initiatives funded by these allocations, encompassing specific programs, projects, or activities, alongside beneficiaries and allocated amounts for each endeavor.
An accurate depiction of the current balance in the MP’s Common Fund account.
Ahwireng-Danquah and Patrick Boi Akufo Kumih expressed deep concern about what they perceive as a noticeable absence of engagement and proactive initiatives from Hon. Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei within the Akropong Constituency.
They highlighted a seeming lack of community involvement, sparse social initiatives, and limited initiation of developmental projects, leaving constituents feeling neglected and underserved.
Of particular concern was the Akropong Daakye Clinic, reportedly the singular project spearheaded by Nana Dokua Asiamah, purportedly funded from personal resources. Recent viral videos circulating among constituents revealed issues, such as leaks within the clinic, casting doubts on its sustainability and management.
Compounding the dismay of constituents was the revelation of Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei’s active involvement in garnering support from another jurisdiction, Okaikwei North Constituency.
This prospect of divided attention raised significant worries about the potential neglect of Akropong Constituency’s needs in favour of external interests.
The citizens fervently underscored the potentially adverse ramifications this diversion of focus could have on the constituency’s growth and effective representation.