The Assembly Member for Gyamfikrom Electoral Area in New Juaben North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Daniel Kakam Twumasi has dolf his hat for President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling the promise he made to the Assembly Members in the country.
Before 2024 Ghana’s general election, the then-opposition leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, in his campaign tour, assured the hardworking Ghanaian Assembly Members if he became President in 2025, he would pay a monthly salary allowance, low and behold he has done it.
Presenting the 2025 budget and Economic Policy in Parliament, the Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, announced that the Government has allocated GH¢100m for the monthly allowances for all the Assembly Members across the 261 MMDAs in the country.
Responding to these statements, the Assembly Member for Gyamfikrom Electoral Area said, that President John Mahama has set a new standard in Local Governance and described him as a leader who listens and acts in the best interest of the people.
Daniel Kankam Twumasi indicated that this bold and historic decision reflects his unwavering commitment to decentralization, good governance, and recognition of the critical role the Assembly Members play in national development.
According to him, they are optimistic that under John Mahama’s administration, the local governance system will see greater changes, leading to improvements in service delivery and national progress.
He furthered by saying that with this allowance, they are now in a better position to enhance community engagement, improve accountability and monitoring, and strengthen Local Governance.
“Mr. President, the Assembly Members are not just grateful, but we are inspired and proud to serve your visionary leadership and pledge to work with your government to succeed,” he stated.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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