Ayariga announces plans for live broadcast of MMDAs’ meetings on local radio stations

Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga has introduced plans to mandate live broadcasting of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) meetings on local FM stations. This initiative seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in local governance, and provide residents with greater access to assembly proceedings and decisions.

At a breakfast meeting in Accra, Ayariga stated that the Ministry would collaborate with local broadcasters to ensure assembly proceedings are accessible to the communities they serve. He emphasized that assemblies function as local legislative bodies and their discussions should be open and transparent to the public. According to the Minister, every assembly meeting will be required to be aired live on local FM stations, as assemblies are local legislative bodies that must maintain the same level of transparency and openness as the national parliament.

The Ministry is already supporting regional broadcasting stations and aims to utilize their platforms to improve public access to local government proceedings. This move is expected to strengthen public participation and accountability by enabling residents to follow discussions and decisions made by their respective assemblies.

The initiative is part of the Ministry's broader efforts to improve transparency and public engagement within Ghana's local government system.