Over 9,000 Assembly Members Earned More Than GHS1,000 Monthly in 2025 - Hon Ahmed Ibrahim

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has announced that all 9,090 assembly members nationwide received monthly allowances exceeding GHS1,000 between April and December 2025. He described the move as a significant effort to acknowledge and motivate grassroots leadership.

He explained that the payments followed a directive from John Dramani Mahama, who approved a monthly allowance of GHS1,300 for each assembly member.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 20, the Minister noted that although the approved figure was GHS1,300, statutory deductions such as taxes meant each member received slightly above GHS1,000.

Ibrahim observed that since Ghana adopted decentralisation in 1988, assembly members had received minimal recognition and financial support despite their crucial role in local governance. He emphasized that the introduction of the allowance marks a major shift, particularly under President Mahama’s leadership, which prioritizes empowering local government actors.

He further revealed that government is preparing to pay allowances for the first quarter of 2026 and expressed confidence that the initiative will continue. According to him, sustaining the payments will help keep assembly members motivated to perform their responsibilities effectively.