Facts: Central Tongu DCE clarifies furniture procurement amid media reports

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Central Tongu, Hon. Addison Dodzi Mornyuie, has responded to recent media reports alleging that his office spent GH₵120,000 on furniture, describing the claims as misleading and lacking full context.

In a clarification issued on Monday, the DCE explained that the procurement of office chairs and conference hall seating was a necessary intervention to resolve long-standing inefficiencies within the Assembly’s operations.

“When I assumed office, there was an urgent need to equip the District Assembly Office with basic seating. Staff were compelled to use conference hall chairs in their offices, which meant the hall itself could not serve its official purpose. The procurement was therefore aimed at providing dedicated seating for both the offices and the conference hall,” he stated.

Hon. Mornyuie further emphasized that the process followed due diligence and was not a unilateral decision. According to him, the procurement was carried out through the appropriate Management Committee structures, with the full involvement of the District Coordinating Director and other relevant officers.

“This was a collective, duly authorized arrangement, and not the personal discretion of the DCE,” he stressed.

The Central Tongu DCE assured the public that his administration remains committed to transparency, prudent use of resources, and ensuring that the District Assembly is adequately equipped to deliver on its mandate.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh