TEMA, Ghana, 5th October: The government has released a total of GH¢213 million in consolidated monthly allowances to Assembly Members for 2025 and 2026, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has disclosed.
According to Hon. Ayariga, the payments form part of measures to strengthen local governance and support elected Assembly Members in the performance of their responsibilities.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency, he said the Ministry facilitated the release and disbursement of four tranches totalling GH¢107 million in 2025.
A further GH¢106 million was disbursed for 2026, bringing the total amount released for the two years to GH¢213 million.
Hon. Ayariga described the payments as a significant intervention in support of local governance and decentralisation.
He said the funding was part of broader efforts by the government to empower local-level actors and strengthen the functioning of Ghana’s decentralised governance system.
The Minister also outlined other measures being implemented to deepen decentralisation, including increased transfers of the District Assemblies Common Fund to MMDAs.
He said the government had facilitated the transfer of GH¢9.1 billion, representing six quarters of DACF, to the assemblies for socio-economic infrastructure and improved living conditions.
Hon. Ayariga said the government is committed to ensuring that local authorities had the resources required to perform their functions effectively and deliver development projects within their communities.
The payments to Assembly Members come as the government seeks to strengthen local governance and deepen citizen participation in decision-making at the district level.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️) Presidential Affairs Correspondent | Ghana 🇬🇭
