Joseph Awal Antwi reports GH₵1.4m revenue shortfall in Nkwanta South

Joseph Awal Antwi, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South, has revealed that a protracted local conflict and a four-year curfew have caused a significant revenue shortfall for the assembly. For the 2026 fiscal year, the municipality has successfully mobilized only GH₵557,000 out of its projected GH₵2 million revenue target. Speaking to the Local Government Committee, the MCE explained that the persistent unrest has severely disrupted commercial activities and created an environment where resource mobilization is increasingly difficult.

Antwi attributed the poor financial performance to the strict curfew restrictions that have been in effect for over four years. These measures have shortened business operating hours and complicated the assembly's ability to deploy revenue collectors safely and effectively. The MCE noted that the economic instability has hit families particularly hard, with women facing increased challenges in maintaining their livelihoods as traditional market activities are hampered by the security situation.

Despite the substantial budgetary constraints, the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly is continuing to advance critical development projects. The MCE stated that the assembly remains committed to improving educational infrastructure and expanding access to clean water across the municipality. However, he emphasized that a return to lasting peace is essential for the local economy to recover and for the assembly to meet its future developmental goals and financial obligations.