The Brikama Area Council maintains strict oversight of Ward Development Fund expenditures across West Coast Region's 28 constituencies. Councillor Bubacarr M.Kanteh of Kartong Ward leads the Development Sub-Committee's accountability efforts for the allocated D42 million budget. Each ward received D500,000 during 2024, with an additional D1 million distributed in January 2025. Community disputes prevented eight councillors from finishing their assigned development initiatives last year. The council requires completion of outstanding projects before releasing new funding allocations.
Political interference and conflicts between Village Development Committees and Ward Development Committees complicate project implementation. Kanteh emphasizes that councillors bear responsibility for identifying and executing ward-based development programs. Sub-Ward Development Committees must operate with full transparency and accountability measures. The chairperson advocates for Village Development Committee support of elected representatives. He also recommends government consideration of salary schemes to replace inadequate councillor allowances.
Political interference and conflicts between Village Development Committees and Ward Development Committees complicate project implementation. Kanteh emphasizes that councillors bear responsibility for identifying and executing ward-based development programs. Sub-Ward Development Committees must operate with full transparency and accountability measures. The chairperson advocates for Village Development Committee support of elected representatives. He also recommends government consideration of salary schemes to replace inadequate councillor allowances.
