The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has rejected as “false, inaccurate, and misleading” an allegation by the Member of Parliament for Sekondi Constituency, Blay Nyameke Armah, that the Assembly used GH¢5.2 million from its 2025 DACF Legacy Projects Allocation solely to repaint its main office building.
In a press release issued on May 15, STMA Management clarified that the actual cost of repairs and painting of the administrative block was GH¢319,683, not GH¢5.2 million. The works, according to the Assembly, were part of routine rehabilitation and maintenance to preserve the building’s structural integrity and improve the working environment.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the actual cost incurred for the repair and painting works on its main office building was GH¢319,683 and not GH¢5.2 million as alleged,” the statement read.
The Sekondi legislator, speaking on Media General’s Takoradi-based radio station, Connect 97.1 FM, alleged that the Assembly, under the leadership of Mayor Frederick F. Faidoo, had misapplied GH¢5.2 million allocated for legacy projects by using the funds to repaint the assembly block.
However, the Assembly, having disputed the claim, further explained that the 2025 DACF Legacy Projects Allocation was not used exclusively for office rehabilitation. Funds were also directed toward completing other outstanding projects across the metropolis, in line with approved development priorities and the Assembly’s infrastructure improvement commitments.
STMA assured residents of its dedication to transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public funds, adding that all expenditures follow DACF guidelines, procurement procedures, and public financial management regulations.
“The Assembly therefore urges the public to disregard the misleading allegations and rely on verified information from official Assembly sources,” the statement concluded.
By Abraham Mensah
