The Upper East Regional Communications Director, Hon. Peter Ayinbisa Ayamaga, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Upper East Region to clearly distinguish between central government projects, Members of Parliament’s projects, and projects initiated by Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to avoid public confusion and misinformation.
Hon. Ayamaga made the call while speaking on the BlueWaves Breakfast Show, where he expressed concern over what he described as growing misrepresentation and lack of transparency in the execution and ownership of development projects across the region.
According to him, the failure to properly label and communicate the sources of funding for projects has led to situations where credit is wrongly claimed, ultimately misleading the public and undermining accountability in governance.
He alleged that some Members of Parliament in the region have done “virtually nothing” with their share of the Common Fund, yet seek to take political advantage of projects executed with internally generated funds and other tax revenues managed by the district assemblies.
Hon. Ayamaga noted that such practices not only distort public perception but also erode trust in the local governance system. “Taxpayers’ money at the assemblies is used to execute projects, yet some MPs turn around and brand these projects as their own for political campaigning,” he stated.
The Regional Communications Director stressed that development projects must be truthfully attributed to their rightful sources, whether they are funded by the central government, the District Assemblies Common Fund, internally generated funds, or through initiatives spearheaded by Members of Parliament.
He urged MMDCEs to ensure that project signages, public communications, and commissioning ceremonies clearly state funding sources and implementing agencies to promote transparency and fairness.
Hon. Ayamaga further argued that clear distinction among projects would help residents better assess the performance of their MPs, assemblies, and the central government, especially during election periods.
He cautioned that continued misrepresentation could heighten political tensions in the region and distract from the broader goal of development, adding that leadership must be guided by honesty and accountability rather than political expediency.
The comments have reignited discussions around the use of the District Assemblies Common Fund and the responsibilities of Members of Parliament in driving development at the constituency level.
Source: BlueWaves Radio 93.7 FM | Maurice Duncan
