The Asokore Mampong Municipal Chief Executive, Ben Abdallah Alhassan, has called on the government to increase allocations for waste management under the District Assembly Common Fund, citing growing sanitation challenges across his area.
Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9 FM in Kumasi with Sir John, on Wednesday, March 11,2026, Mr Alhassan made the appeal while commending the government for the prompt release of Common Fund allocations, which he said have facilitated the execution of various development projects in the Municipality.
He noted that although the timely disbursement of funds has empowered assemblies to undertake critical projects, waste management remains underfunded.
According to him, assemblies across the regions are delivering on infrastructure and community projects due to improved access to the Common Fund, with some districts commissioning completed projects while others have ongoing works.
“Looking at the chunk of Common Fund that comes to our district level, it has empowered us to do more. Asokore Mampong Municipality is doing more. We have commissioned projects, and some are under construction as well.
“This is an insightful one, and we pray and hope that the government will continue to do that,” he said.
“The aspect of environment on the District Assembly Common Fund, I wish that it is increased because the generation of refuse is done every day,” he added.
By Benjamin Aidoo
