Gbintiri residents boycott market revenue payment over accountability; alleged 24-hour economy exclusion
Gbintiri residents and traditional leaders have announced a total suspension of market revenue payments, set to take effect on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, in the East Mamprusi Municipality. This boycott was formalised in a petition addressed to the Municipal Chief Executive through the Presiding Member, Adamu Kasimu. The petition stated that "Revenue mobilisation must be matched with visible development to maintain public trust," adding that residents will no longer fund their own neglect.
The petition was circulated to the North East Regional Minister and the Ghana Audit Service. The residents cite systemic neglect and exclusion from the government's 24-hour economy initiative. They allege the Assembly has shielded its financial records from the public, violating the Local Governance Act and the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The community demands a financial audit, the formation of a joint oversight committee, and a municipal-wide probe by the Assembly's Finance and Administration Sub-Committee.
Leaders have warned that if the Assembly fails to act within the 14-working-day window, the breakdown in cooperation could become permanent. As of Monday evening, the Municipal Assembly had not issued an official response to the petition.
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Gbintiri residents and traditional leaders are boycotting market revenue payments-citing neglect and exclusion from the 24-hour economy initiative. The community demands fiscal transparency and reinvestment-or face a permanent breakdown in cooperation.
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