{
  "id": 12332144,
  "title": "MMDAs get GH¢5bn to drive local development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/mmdas-get-gh-5bn-to-drive-local-development",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:56:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/mmdas-get-gh%c2%a25bn-to-drive-local-development/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2025, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) throughout Ghana received over GH¢5 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), according to the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga. This represents a substantial increase from the GH¢390 million allocated to assemblies in the previous year, 2024.\n\nDuring a speech at the Government Accountability Series in Accra, Ayariga highlighted the government's plans to enhance local governance, improve inner-city infrastructure, and modernize waste management systems. He attributed the significant funding boost to President John Dramani Mahama's dedication to empowering MMDAs to tackle development challenges specific to their areas.\n\nThe allocation of such a large sum indicates the government's commitment to bolstering local administrations in their efforts to drive sustainable development across the nation.",
  "summary": "METROPOLITAN, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country received more than GH¢5 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) in 2025, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has disclosed. The amount represented a significant increase from the GH¢390 million allocated to the assemblies in 2024. Mr Ayariga disclosed … The…",
  "key_points": [
    "MMDAs in Ghana received over GH¢5 billion in 2025 from DACF.",
    "Funding increased from GH¢390 million in 2024.",
    "Allocation aims to improve local governance and infrastructure."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}