Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Shani Alhassan Saibu, has urged for active involvement in successful district elections. Speaking at a Tamale forum, Saibu highlighted the need for effective local governance through education and awareness. The event, organized by LOGNet, PFM-Network, and CHaloG across three zones with GIZ support, aims to educate stakeholders on the 2023 DLE and strengthen MMDAs' fiscal power for efficient governance.

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Saibu lamented the decline in voter participation at this governance level. He calls for collaboration with community leaders for voter education. Challenges include revenue scarcity, weak financial systems, and insufficient oversight for local fiscal sustainability.He calls on MMDAs to diversify revenue sources beyond traditional channels like government transfers.

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Encouraging innovative financing and private sector involvement can boost local economic development and fiscal stability.Local Governance Analyst, Dr. Daniel Alimo emphasized fiscal sustainability as a cornerstone for effective local governance.

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