Mahama Ayariga directs assemblies to broadcast meetings live on local radio

Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga has instructed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to air their general assembly meetings live on local radio stations. This directive, issued on President John Dramani Mahama's orders, aims to enhance transparency and bolster local development. By broadcasting meetings in the most widely spoken local languages, residents will be able to follow deliberations and comprehend the decisions made by their local leaders.

Speaking in Goaso during a tour focused on regional accountability, Ayariga emphasized that the radio broadcasts must be in the dominant local languages to ensure that community members can easily grasp the proceedings and actively participate in local governance. Assembly members who do not adhere to this directive will be questioned, and Ayariga urged all MMDAs across the nation to take this instruction seriously.

Additionally, Ayariga revealed that President Mahama expects assemblies to hold accountability forums where they can report on their activities and engage with traditional leaders and residents on development matters. These forums are intended to foster democracy, improve accountability, and strengthen the collaboration between local authorities and the communities they serve.

Ayariga further directed regional ministers to ensure that the assemblies conduct these accountability engagements, with the regional ministers themselves presiding over the sessions.