The Minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, has confirmed that the third tranche of 2025 allowances for Assembly Members will be paid soon, following the recent signing of the release letter.
The government has already disbursed the first and second tranches, with a total of GH¢100 million allocated in the 2025 Budget to cover allowances for 9,085 assembly members. Each member receives a monthly allowance of GH¢1,300. The first tranche, amounting to GH¢25 million, covered April and May 2025, giving each member GH¢2,600 for the period.
The ministry also facilitated the release and disbursement of the second tranche for June and July. The third tranche, covering August, September, and October, has now been approved, and funds are expected to be sent to District Assemblies for payment.
Minister Ibrahim emphasized that this initiative is part of the government’s effort to empower grassroots leaders and ensure effective monitoring and implementation of projects at the local level.
