Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has stated that decentralizing the collection of property rates will boost revenue generation to support the development of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), as part of efforts to strengthen local governance and improve infrastructure.
He said the initiative is expected to help MMDAs independently raise revenue, making it easier to carry out various development projects at the local level.
During a session with the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Banda highlighted that decentralizing property rate collection is a key reform aimed at boosting local governance.
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He added that this will help make development projects more in tune with the needs of local communities.
Mr. Ibrahim noted that property rates that were collected by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have been underutilized despite their significant potential to raise funds at the district level.
He said: “one critical area that we can focus on, a low-hanging fruit, is property rates. When given the nod, we will all come together to improve this. It is the quickest and most effective way of generating revenue at the district level.”
Mr Ibrahim also pledged to continue this decentralisation effort if confirmed as Minister.
He asserted that this initiative will significantly contribute to the socio-economic development of communities.
The decentralisation of property rate collection aligns with President John Dramani Mahama‘s commitment to promoting local economic development and enhancing the quality of life for all Ghanaians.
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