Akatsi South MCE praised as Assembly soars 100 places in PFM rankings

Assembly Member for the Wuxor, Have and Sremanu Electoral Area in the Akatsi South Municipality, Japhet Festus Gbede, has commended the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Daniel Dagba, following the impressive performance of the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly in the 2025 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT).

According to the Assembly Member, the Municipality’s remarkable improvement in both national and regional rankings is evidence of prudent leadership, financial discipline, and a renewed commitment to good governance.

The 2025 PFMCLT report shows that the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly moved from the 259th position nationally in 2024 to the 159th position in 2025, representing an impressive 100-place improvement.

Within the Volta Region, the Assembly also improved its ranking from 18th to 13th position, recording a compliance score of 48.90 per cent.

In a statement, Japhet Festus Gbede described the achievement as a significant milestone that reflects the collective efforts of the Municipal Chief Executive and the entire Assembly.

“Leadership is ultimately measured by results, and today, the results speak for themselves. Within a relatively short period after assuming office on April 10, 2025, Hon. Daniel Dagba has provided the leadership that has inspired this remarkable turnaround,” he stated.

He noted that while the achievement was a collective success, the MCE deserved commendation for providing strategic direction and creating an enabling environment for improved public financial management.

Gbede also acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the Municipal Coordinating Director, the Finance Department, the Internal Audit Unit, Heads of Departments, Assembly Members, and particularly the Chairman and Members of the Finance and Administration (F&A) Committee, whom he credited for their effective oversight and commitment to financial accountability.

He further praised the Chairpersons and Members of all Statutory and Sub-Committees of the Assembly for supporting sound governance and effective policy implementation.

“As an Assembly Member, I am proud to witness Akatsi South making steady progress. This achievement should inspire all of us to remain united in our quest to build a transparent, accountable, and development-oriented Municipality,” he said.

Gbede encouraged the Municipal Chief Executive to remain focused and continue pursuing policies aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening public confidence in the Assembly.

He expressed optimism that the latest performance in the PFM Compliance League Table would serve as a foundation for even greater achievements in the years ahead, urging all stakeholders to sustain the momentum towards excellence in local governance.