President John Dramani Mahama has declared that every Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) in Ghana will receive a minimum of GH₵25 million this year.

This initiative aims to empower local governments to effectively address the development needs of their communities.

During an orientation and training session for MMDCEs in Accra on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, President Mahama reaffirmed the government's strong commitment to decentralised development and the pivotal role of local authorities in national progress.

“This year, every assembly from the largest to the smallest will receive not less than GH₵25 million,” he assured.

He stated that the allocation aligns with the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) 2024 manifesto, which prioritises local governance as central to Ghana’s development agenda.

“The NDC manifesto outlines a bold and people-centred agenda that puts local government at the heart of national development. You are the first line of the economy,” he stated.

The President further highlighted that the 2025 budget reflects this priority by committing 80 percent of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to MMDAs.

He also pointed to major government programmes such as the Clean Up Ghana campaign, Adumawura, the National Apprenticeship Programme, Mahama Cares, and Feed Ghana.

According to him, these are not abstract policies but practical initiatives that require strong coordination and effective leadership at the district level to be successfully implemented.

President Mahama urged district leaders to apply the resources in line with local priorities and medium-term development plans, ensuring that the funds reflect the needs of their communities and contribute to tangible development outcomes.

“These funds must reflect the needs of your people and be used to deliver real development outcomes,” he said.