Ada East Assembly orders further probe into PWD Common Fund report

The General Assembly of the Ada East District Assembly in Ghana has ordered an ad hoc committee investigating the management of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Common Fund to conduct further investigations before submitting a final report. This decision followed the committee's preliminary report, which assembly members deemed insufficient due to a lack of evidence.

The investigation stems from concerns over how the PWD Common Fund was managed, particularly regarding the procurement of items for beneficiaries instead of cash distribution as approved by the committee. Conflicting accounts of a directive from the District Coordinating Director to procure items instead of distributing cash emerged, leading the assembly to demand more thorough scrutiny backed by documentary evidence and testimonies from all relevant parties.

The committee faced challenges, including the absence of several key officers, which limited their ability to gather comprehensive information. Despite these obstacles, the committee's Presiding Member, Mr. Philip Achia, volunteered to participate in the final stage of the investigation and pledged to fund its next sitting. The committee is scheduled to hold its final session on August 5, 2026, with key stakeholders, including the Director of Social Welfare, Procurement Officer, and the Fund Management Committee chairman, expected to attend.

The assembly plans to convene an emergency meeting following the final report to address the delayed release of the PWD Common Fund. Mr. Ayiku Akuaku, the President of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations in Ada East, voiced concerns over the delays, emphasizing that many persons with disabilities are still grappling with economic hardship while awaiting the fund.

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