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Kintampo South Disburses PWD Fund: 100 Beneficiaries Receive Support After 5% Increase

In a move to improve the livelihoods of Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), the Kintampo South District Assembly has disbursed items and cash to 100 beneficiaries. The disbursement follows President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to increase the PWDs' share of the District Assembly Common Fund by 5%.

Date Created : 11/13/2026 : Story Author : Rufina Yuoni/ghanadistricts.com

The ceremony, held at the premises of the PWD office in Kintampo South, was attended by various departmental heads, health workers, and families of the beneficiaries. Also present were Mr. Baffoe Daniel, the District Chairman for PWDs, and his Bono East Regional counterpart.

Mr. Zachariah Majisi, Director for the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, lauded the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the timely release of funds whenever they hit the Assembly’s accounts. He advised beneficiaries to utilize the items efficiently, warning that there would be no second chances.

"Officers will be coming for supervision and monitoring to ensure the equipment is used for the right purpose and not sold," Mr. Majisi stated.

Mr. Daniel expressed gratitude to the President for "having PWDs at heart," and thanked the Member of Parliament (MP) for her constant support. He also commended the DCE for ensuring the swift disbursement of funds and urged members to use the equipment for its intended purpose.

Mr. Welfred Zuuri, the DCE for Kintampo South, expressed joy at the smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries. He urged them to appreciate the government’s efforts, noting the recent 5% increment in the Common Fund allocation.

The DCE cautioned beneficiaries against selling the items, emphasizing that they are meant to improve standards of living and boost economic activity, particularly for those venturing into trade, business, and agriculture.

"Supervision teams will be coming, and nobody should have the intention of selling any of the items. If caught, both the seller and the buyer will be arrested," he warned.