The Upper Manya Krobo District Assembly in the Eastern Region has successfully recovered a total of GH¢67,900 in funds that were allegedly misappropriated by three of its staff.

According to a report by starrfm.com.gh on July 23, the recovery followed an internal investigation initiated by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Emmanuel Kwasi Lawer, who uncovered discrepancies in the Assembly’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF).

The funds, believed to have been misappropriated between 2024 and early 2025, were refunded by the three officers implicated in the matter: the District Finance Officer (DFO), the Accounts Officer, and Revenue Superintendent, after a meeting with the DCE on Tuesday, July 15.

During the meeting, the DCE requested for the General Counterfoil Receipt (GCR) booklets linked to the missing funds form the DFO, which he refused and the DCE reportedly locked them up and called in the police.

The swift action by the DCE led to the immediate reimbursement of the full amount.

The Revenue Superintendent refunded GH¢5,800, the Accounts Officer returned GH¢27,600, and the DFO, under police escort, withdrew GH¢34,500 from his personal account in Koforidua the following day.

The recovered funds have since been deposited into the Assembly’s account.

Investigations into the matter are still ongoing.

The DCE, who assumed office less than two months ago, says the recovery effort forms part of his broader commitment to transparency and financial accountability.

He has assured the public of a comprehensive audit to detect and address any further financial irregularities.

AS/VPO

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