The municipal council of Arrah, Côte d'Ivoire, held its fifth ordinary session on October 30, 2026, and adopted the 2026 budget execution report for the third quarter and the 2027 preliminary budget. The session, presided over by Prefect Yapi Yapi Guillaume, was attended by all 33 council members. The 2027 budget is balanced at 2.935 billion FCFA, with 1.285 billion FCFA allocated for operating expenses and 530 million FCFA for investments.
According to Daplé Simplice, the municipality's financial officer, the 2026 budget execution report shows a surplus of 169 million FCFA in operating expenses and 129 million FCFA in investments. The report also indicates that tax revenues collected amounted to 228.548 million FCFA, out of a projected 332 million FCFA. Additionally, 360.546 million FCFA was received from state subsidies, out of a projected 515 million FCFA.
Council member Tahi Alexis, speaking on behalf of the economic, financial, and domain commission, justified the approval of the 2027 budget, citing its realistic and reliable resource projections. He commended the level of revenue collection, estimated at 69%, and expressed the commission's endorsement of the presented results. The 2027 budget outlines various development projects, including infrastructure upgrades and social services.
The municipality's mayor, Kouamé Badou Arlette épouse N'Guessan, urged council members to exercise responsibility before the vote. She also presented the achievements of 2026 and upcoming projects for 2027, highlighting the increase in the preliminary budget. The mayor reported that five out of 13 programmed projects were completed in 2026, including the extension of electricity and water networks.
The mayor further announced that eight ongoing projects are underway, including the renovation of the archives room, rehabilitation of the civil registry, and construction of a gastronomic space. Additional projects involve the rehabilitation and construction of classrooms in several schools. The mayor also announced plans to recruit new municipal agents.
The council session addressed 16 agenda items, including the adoption of the 2026 budget execution report and the 2027 preliminary budget. The meeting was deemed successful, with all council members in attendance. The approved budget will enable the municipality to implement various development projects and improve public services.
The municipal council's adoption of the 2026 budget execution report and the 2027 preliminary budget reflects the council's commitment to transparent and responsible financial management. The approved budget will support the municipality's efforts to improve infrastructure, social services, and overall quality of life for residents.
Key points
- The Arrah municipal council has adopted a 2027 preliminary budget of 2.935 billion FCFA.
- The 2026 budget execution report shows a surplus in both operating expenses and investments.
- The municipality plans to recruit new municipal agents and implement various development projects.
