Gov’t transfers GH¢9.1bn DACF to MMDAs under Mahama — Mahama Ayariga

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, October 5, Mr Ayariga said the funds represented six quarters of DACF allocations and formed part of the government’s commitment to strengthening decentralisation and ensuring that local authorities have the resources to deliver essential services.1 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) since assuming office, Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga has announced.

Mr Ayariga said government was committed to ensuring that not less than 88% of DACF resources were disbursed to MMDAs, describing the increased funding as an important step towards revitalising local economies and accelerating development at the district level.