President John Dramani Mahama has announced that all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across Ghana will each receive no less than ₵25 million this year to boost grassroots development.
Speaking at an orientation and training programme held in Accra on Wednesday, June 18, Mahama said the move is part of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2024 manifesto, which places a strong focus on empowering local governance.
“This year, every assembly—from the biggest city to the smallest district—will receive not less than GH₵25 million,” he stated.
According to him, this significant financial boost aims to equip local authorities with the resources they need to directly tackle development challenges in their communities.
Mahama emphasized that local governance is at the heart of the NDC’s vision for national development, describing district assemblies as the “first line of the economy.”
He further revealed that 80 percent of the District Assemblies Common Fund in the 2025 national budget will be directed straight to the MMDAs, a move he says shows the NDC’s full commitment to decentralization and inclusive development.
The President also highlighted key government initiatives such as the Clean Up Ghana campaign, Adumawura, the National Apprenticeship Programme, Mahama Cares, and Feed Ghana. He described these not as lofty ideas, but as practical programmes that require committed leadership and proper implementation at the district level.
Mahama urged local authorities to use the funds wisely and in line with their medium-term development plans.
“These funds must reflect the needs of your people and be used to deliver real development outcomes,” he stressed.
