The government has pledged a minimum of ₵25 million each to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDAs) across the country this year.

The Fund is to support district assemblies in executing their duties in the regions.

The president made this known at an orientation and training programme held in Accra on Wednesday, June 18.

“This year, every assembly—from the largest to the smallest—will receive not less than GH₵25 million. 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 government earlier announced the distribution of 80% of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) to MMDCEs.

The remaining 20% of the fund, he noted, will be designated for projects managed by agencies such as the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), ensuring continued support for critical national initiatives.

President Mahama has cautioned that the government will assess the performance of each MMDCE to ensure accountability.

He warned that MMDCEs who do not live up to expectations shall be sacked.

“The Minister of Finance is about to release the first quarter of the District Assemblies Common Fund. As I said, 80% of the money is going directly to the regions for you to decide how to use it. So, MMDCEs, you have no excuse.

“We will send you the guidelines, approved at the last Cabinet meeting, to show how the funds should be disbursed. This will serve as your Key Performance Indicators. Every year, we will assess your performance, and based on that, we will decide whether you stay or go,” he said.