Return DRIP Machines to RCC – National Coordinator Warns Defaulting MMDAs
Accra, Ghana
The National Coordinator of the District Resource Improvement Programme (DRIP) has issued a stern warning to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) that have failed to comply with directives regarding the use and management of DRIP machines.
According to the Coordinator, some assemblies have either misused or refused to properly account for the equipment, which was procured to support local development initiatives, improve service delivery, and enhance efficiency in administrative operations.
In a strongly worded statement, the Coordinator stressed that any MMDA found defaulting would be compelled to return the machines to their respective Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs). The move, he explained, was necessary to ensure accountability and prevent wastage of state resources.
“The DRIP machines were provided to support assemblies in their developmental roles. They are not personal property, neither should they be left idle. Assemblies that are unable to account for them must return them immediately to the RCCs for redistribution to districts that are ready to use them productively,” the Coordinator cautioned.
The warning follows an audit which revealed that several MMDAs had either failed to report on the operational status of the machines or were using them for purposes outside their intended scope.
The Coordinator further urged MMDAs to adopt a culture of transparency, maintenance, and responsible management of state resources, warning that defaulters would face sanctions in accordance with public service regulations.
The DRIP initiative, launched to strengthen local governance and improve infrastructural development at the district level, has faced setbacks due to reported cases of neglect and poor supervision. Stakeholders believe strict enforcement of accountability measures will help restore confidence in the programme and ensure equitable distribution of resources.
Source – My News Ghana
