The decision was taken at the Assembly's first ordinary meeting after members concluded that the committee's preliminary report lacked sufficient evidence to support informed decision-making.

The investigation was initiated following concerns over the management of the PWD Common Fund, particularly allegations that items were procured for beneficiaries instead of cash being disbursed as reportedly approved by the Fund Management Committee.

According to the committee, the District Coordinating Director instructed the Director of the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development to procure items rather than distribute cash to beneficiaries.

However, the District Coordinating Director denied issuing such a directive, explaining that she had only offered professional advice and had not instructed anyone to disregard the committee's decision.

The conflicting accounts prompted Assembly members to call for further investigations backed by documentary evidence and testimonies from all relevant stakeholders.

The committee also indicated that its work had been hampered after several key officers failed to honour invitations to appear before it, resulting in only two of its five scheduled sittings being held.

It explained that the preliminary report was based largely on evidence provided by the Chairman of the Fund Management Committee, the Director of Social Welfare and Community Development, who also serves as the committee's secretary, and a supplier interviewed by telephone.

To strengthen the credibility of the investigation, the Presiding Member of the Assembly, Mr. Philip Achia, volunteered to join the committee during the remaining phase of the inquiry. He also pledged to finance its next sitting after members disclosed that previous hearings had been funded from their personal resources.

The committee is expected to hold its final sitting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, during which the Director of Social Welfare and Community Development, the Procurement Officer, the Chairman of the Fund Management Committee, suppliers, and beneficiaries are expected to appear with relevant documents.

Following the hearing, the Assembly is expected to convene an emergency meeting to consider the committee's final report and take the necessary decisions to facilitate the release of the delayed PWD Common Fund.

Speaking in an interview, the Ada East District President of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), Mr. Ayiku Akuaku, expressed disappointment over the delay, noting that many persons with disabilities continued to face economic hardship while awaiting the release of the fund.

He appealed to the Assembly to expedite the investigation to enable beneficiaries to access the financial support intended to improve their livelihoods.