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Local Government minister breaks down Common Fund disbursement and projects
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
May 1, is dedicated to the celebration of Workers, a day to appreciate the outstanding commitment of workers throughout the year.
While Ghana celebrates the workforce across sectors, 360 Group Ltd will spotlight a powerful yet often under-celebrated group, the market women of Ghana.
The Market Women Health Awareness & Fun Day (Workers’ Day Edition), dubbed ‘Odwadini Mpuntuo’ is a full-day health-centered celebration designed specifically for traders in all 67 markets in the Greater Accra region which forms one of the busiest trading hubs in the country.
Market women form the economic heartbeat of Ghana’s informal sector contributing immensely to the country’s economy.
From food distribution to textiles, retail, micro-enterprise, their contribution to household stability and national GDP is enormous.
However, due to the demanding nature of their work, many neglect their own health and well-being.
Against this backdrop, the Odwadini Mpuntuo by Group 360 will combine health awareness, appreciation, celebration, and community engagement in one of the impactful and unforgettable Workers’ Day experience.
As part of the activities for the day, there would be medical screening, aerobics, fun games, interactive activities, appreciation, recognition ceremony, health and financial talk among others.
The maiden ceremony is expected to take place at the Makola Market on Friday, May 1, 2026.
They have charged on all and sundry to be on board to support such an initiative.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
