Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a GH¢100 million monthly allocation to provide allowances for all Assembly Members nationwide.
Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Dr. Forson reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening local governance.
“Mr. Speaker, an amount of GH¢100 million has been allocated for the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members,” he stated.
He also disclosed that the government has earmarked resources to support victims of recent tidal waves in the Ketu South constituency, which displaced residents of Agavedzi and neighboring communities.
“In response to the recent tidal waves disaster that displaced residents of Agavedzi and surrounding communities in the Ketu South constituency, we have also allocated enough resources to the Ministry of Works and Housing to address the challenge,” Dr. Forson announced.
The move is expected to enhance local governance while providing relief to affected communities.
“Mr. Speaker, an amount of GH¢100 million has been allocated for the payment of monthly allowance to all Assembly Members.
“Mr. Speaker, in response to the recent tidal waves disaster that displaced residents of Agavedzi and surrounding communities in the Ketu South constituency, we have also allocated enough
resources to the Ministry of Works and Housing to address the challenge.”
