Ato Forson has performed wonders with common fund releases – Northern Regional Minister
Speaking at a meeting with Regional Ministers, Metropolitan Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and Coordinating Directors in Tamale, the Northern Regional Minister said assemblies were now receiving significant releases under President John Dramani Mahama’s government, a development he said had brought relief and excitement to local authorities.
Northern Regional Minister Ali Adolf John has commended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for significantly improving the release of funds to District Assemblies Common Fund to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. At a meeting in Tamale, John highlighted the substantial increase in Common Fund releases, noting that it had brought relief and excitement to local authorities.
He questioned when Ghana had ever seen such a large amount of money flowing to assemblies, emphasizing the unprecedented quantum of monies now reaching the districts. Many MMDCEs expressed their happiness about the support reaching their assemblies, particularly those who have firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by previous district chief executives in accessing funds for development.
John pointed out that in the past, assemblies had struggled to receive the promised amounts, especially over the last eight years. Under President Mahama's government and Dr. Forson's leadership at the Ministry of Finance, the situation has changed dramatically. John expressed his satisfaction with the progress made so far, crediting the duo for the remarkable improvement in the Common Fund releases.
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