Government disbursed over GH¢5bn to MMDAs in 2025- Ayariga

“So while NPP spent a paltry GH¢390 million on MMDAs to support local economies, NDC in its first year spent over GH¢5 billion,” Mr Ayariga said.

Mr Ayariga further stressed that the funds allocated to the MMDAs should not be viewed simply as a national-level financial figure, but as resources that could support development projects within local communities.

Speaking on Monday, October 5, at the Government Accountability Series, Mr Ayariga said the increase in funding became evident in the first year of President John Dramani Mahama's administration, with more than GH¢5 billion in DACF disbursed directly to the assemblies.