The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has expressed concerns over the delay in the payment of outstanding monthly allowances to Assembly Members across the country.
A statement issued and signed by the President, Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, first commended President John Dramani Mahama for allocating One Hundred Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢100,000,000.00) in the 2025 national budget specifically for the payment of Assembly Members’ monthly allowances.
However, the Assembly Members said there have been some delays since April 2025.
He announced in the statement that only two months have been paid, posing financial strain on their operations.
“However, NALAG notes with great concern that only two months covering the months of April and May so far have been released and disbursed, leaving a substantial outstanding balance for six months up to Novemberp. This delay continues to impose severe financial strain and operational challenges on Assembly Members nationwide, who remain dedicated to serving their communities, often with limited logistical support.
In line with the NEC’s resolution, NALAG hereby makes a formal and earnest appeal to the Honourable Minister for Finance to urgently release the outstanding balance of the approved allowance to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), for onward disbursement to all Honourable Assembly Members across the country.
This appeal is made in the interest of fairness and equity; the spirit of good governance and decentralization; and in recognition of the significant responsibilities Assembly Members shoulder as the direct link between Government and the citizenry at the local level.”
Additionally, NALAG also appealed to the government to consider the procurement and distribution of motorbikes for all Assembly Members, which has also stalled.
“NALAG also calls on the Government to urgently consider the procurement and distribution of motorbikes for all Assembly Members to address the logistical constraints they face in the delivery of their mandate as local agents of development. These motorbikes are essential working tools that directly enhance mobility, monitoring, community engagement, and effective service delivery at the local level. Many Assembly Members are compelled to cover large geographic areas without adequate logistical support, which hampers their efficiency and undermines the decentralization agenda. NALAG therefore urges the Government to prioritize and fast-track this commitment to strengthen grassroots governance and empower Assembly Members to perform their duties effectively.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
