During the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced that the government had allocated GH¢100 million for the payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members across the country.
This initiative aims to support local governance and enhance the effectiveness of Assembly Members in carrying out their responsibilities.
Dr Ato Forson highlighted the critical role Assembly Members play in grassroots governance, stressing that the allowance will serve as a motivation to improve their service to their respective communities.
He noted that this allocation marks a significant step towards recognizing and supporting the contributions of local government representatives.
In an interview with Nyce News, some Assembly members in the Ajumao Enyan Essiam District welcomed the announcement.
They also proposed that the allowance should be enough to help them deliver.
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