President John Dramani Mahama has announced that all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across Ghana will each receive no less than GH₵25 million in 2025 to support community-level development.
Speaking at an orientation and training program for district leaders in Accra on June 18, President Mahama described the initiative as a cornerstone of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 manifesto, which emphasizes strengthening local governance and decentralization.
“This year, no assembly—big or small—will receive less than GH₵25 million,” Mahama declared, underscoring the critical role of local authorities in driving national progress.
He emphasized that the NDC’s approach to development is deeply rooted in empowering communities through well-resourced local institutions. “Local assemblies are the frontline drivers of the economy,” he said, noting that effective grassroots leadership is key to implementing flagship programs such as Clean Up Ghana, Adumawura, National Apprenticeship Programme, Mahama Cares, and Feed Ghana.
President Mahama further revealed that 80% of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) in the 2025 budget has been earmarked directly for MMDAs, a move he described as a “bold step toward true decentralized development.”
He concluded by urging district executives to ensure that funds are used effectively and strategically, guided by their medium-term development plans and local priorities. “These resources must respond to your people’s needs and translate into real, measurable development outcomes,” he said.
