Omanghana
The government has released GH¢9.1 billion in District Assemblies Common Fund allocations covering six quarters to support development across the country, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga has announced.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, October 5, 2026, Mr. Ayariga said the funding covered all four quarters of 2025 and the first two quarters of 2026.
He explained that the Ministry of Finance transferred the funds to the Common Fund Administrator for disbursement to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to improve socioeconomic infrastructure and living conditions.
Mr. Ayariga said the transfers reflected the government’s commitment to the “Funds Follow Functions” principle, which requires local authorities to receive adequate financial resources to carry out their responsibilities.
Comparing disbursements under successive administrations, he said assemblies received GH¢390 million in 2024 under the New Patriotic Party government, against more than GH¢5 billion in 2025 under the National Democratic Congress administration.
According to the minister, the increase of more than twelvefold demonstrated the current government’s commitment to financing decentralization and strengthening development at the district level.
He also disclosed that approximately GH¢840 million had been transferred to assemblies this year through the District Assemblies Performance Assessment Tool program.
The development partner-supported funding is separate from regular Common Fund allocations and rewards assemblies that meet specified performance standards. Mr. Ayariga said it was helping local authorities implement activities in their annual action plans while encouraging more effective use of public resources.
The minister linked the increased funding to progress on community infrastructure. He reported the completion of 397 CHPS compounds, 502 classroom blocks, 3,081 mechanized boreholes and 97 small-town water systems, alongside sanitation projects.
He said the government would continue providing assemblies with the resources needed to expand essential services and improve conditions in their communities.
Source: Omanghana
