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The GH¢4 billion budget for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs for the fiscal year 2025 was approved by Parliament on Thursday.
The money will be used to support the Ministry’s numerous initiatives and activities, as well as to pay allowances to assembly members and traditional authorities.
Plans to create a National Prayer Day are also included in the approved budget, underscoring the Ministry’s emphasis on advancing religious affairs and community development.
The Common Fund formula, which is presently under consideration, will include the assembly members’ compensation, according to Mr. Governs Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu.
“Mr. Speaker, the assembly members’ remuneration will be part of the Common Fund formula, which is being considered,” On the floor of parliament, he said.
In Ghana, traditional authorities, local governance systems, and religious issues are all closely supervised by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious issues.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
