The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has commenced the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across Ghana, with each member receiving GHS1,300 per month, according to the sector minister on Monday.
Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Ahmed Ibrahim, explained during a press conference that the initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to deepen grassroots governance under the Resetting Ghana Agenda.
According to the Minister, a total of GH₵23.6 million has already been disbursed to cover payments for April and May, following the release of GHS25 million by the Ministry of Finance as the first tranche of the GH₵100 million allocation captured in the 2025 Budget.
In all, a total of 9,085 Assembly Members are expected to benefit from the allowance, which is intended to support their operations and improve the monitoring of government projects at the local level.
“The NDC government has allocated GH₵100 million in the 2025 budget statement and economic policy of Ghana to pay a monthly consolidated allowance to all Assembly Members in the country, both elected and appointed,” Ahmed Ibrahim said.
He added, “The objective is to enhance their capacity and equip them with financial resources and logistics to deepen monitoring for all government projects being implemented in their various manifesto pledges.” Enditem
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