Parliament approves ¢4bn budget for Local Government Ministry

Parliament approved a GH¢4 billion budget for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs. This allocation is for the 2025 fiscal year.

The funds will pay allowances for assembly members and traditional authorities. They will also support various programs and projects under the Ministry.

The approved budget includes plans to establish a National Prayer Day. This highlights the Ministry’s focus on religious affairs and community development.

Mr. Governs Agbodza is the Minister for Roads and Highways. He is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu. He stated that assembly members’ remuneration will be part of the Common Fund formula.

He made this statement on the Floor of Parliament. The Ministry oversees local governance structures, traditional authorities, and religious affairs in Ghana.