The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has announced a series of regulatory measures to guide Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) on the lawful imposition of fees and levies, particularly within mining, quarry, and sand winning communities across the Ashanti Region.
The directives were communicated by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, during a meeting with all District Assemblies held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi. The meeting followed petitions regarding the manner in which certain local levies were being applied.
The Minister emphasized the need for transparency, due process, and strict compliance with the Local Government legal framework to protect businesses while enhancing responsible revenue mobilisation.
The RCC outlined the following directives:
1.Fee fixing by Assemblies must strictly comply with Local Government guidelines and approved statutory processes.
2.All existing by laws relating to fees and levies must be submitted to the RCC for review and validation.
3.Revenue mobilisation and task forces are to issue stickers only to legally registered entities, equipment, vehicles, or premises.
4.Assemblies are required to request and verify business registration certificates, licenses, and permits from any entity seeking to register equipment, vehicles, or businesses to operate within their jurisdictions, with particular emphasis on mining, quarry, and sand winning operators.
Dr. Amoakohene noted that these measures will promote accountability, eliminate unauthorized charges, and create a fair business environment while strengthening internally generated revenue systems.
He reaffirmed the RCC’s commitment to supporting Assemblies to mobilise revenue lawfully and sustainably in the interest of development across the Ashanti Region.
