The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has begun the disbursement of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across Ghana, with each member receiving GHS1,300.
This announcement was made by sector minister Ahmed Ibrahim during a press briefing on Monday, July 14.
He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen grassroots governance through the Resetting Ghana Agenda.
Mr. Ibrahim revealed that GHS23.6 million has already been released to cover payments for April and May, following the Ministry of Finance’s release of GHS25 million—the first installment of a GHS100 million allocation outlined in the 2025 national budget.
In total, 9,085 assembly members are expected to benefit from the allowance as the initiative aims to support their work and enhance oversight of government development projects at the local level.
The initiative is a fulfillment of President John Mahama’s promise ahead of the 2024 election, when he acknowledged the vital role of local governance and emphasized the need for financial support to enable assembly members to effectively carry out their duties.
He also pledged to increase the District Assembly Common Fund disbursement from 5% to 7%.
To facilitate payment, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced an allocation of GH¢100 million while presenting the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11.
Additionally, Dr. Ato Forson announced an allocation of GH¢7.51 billion to the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) and proposed direct payment of the funds to district assemblies to drive development.
