Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has declared that District Assemblies nationwide will be allocated a minimum of GH¢25 million each in 2025 to promote local economic development and enhance decentralization.
In his address to Parliament on Tuesday, June 3, Dr. Forson stated that this allocation is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at empowering local governance and ensuring that national resources are effectively distributed to the grassroots.
“The government is committed to ensuring that around GH¢6.1 billion of the GH¢7.57 billion designated for 2025 will be allocated directly to the local assemblies to stimulate economic activities at the district level,” he remarked.
He further noted, “Mr. Speaker, considering this, every District Assembly will receive at least GH¢25 million this year [2025]. Our resources go beyond just the disbursement of funds. We have implemented significant measures to guarantee that these resources are utilized in accordance with the government’s economic goals.”
This announcement follows intense criticism from the Minority, who have accused the Finance Minister of intentionally withholding funds from essential government institutions, despite clear legal obligations and the availability of resources nearly six months into the new administration.
The initiative is anticipated to enhance inclusive growth, fortify local governance, and support the Mahama administration’s efforts to rejuvenate the economy from the grassroots level.
