{"id":19981,"date":"2025-03-24T12:02:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=19981"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:02:23","slug":"2025-budgetary-allocations-will-boost-local-governance-hon-dominic-napare-declares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=19981","title":{"rendered":"2025 Budgetary Allocations Will Boost Local Governance \u2013 Hon. Dominic Napare Declares"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Member of Parliament for Sene East, Hon. Dominic Napare, has commended the 2025 national budget, describing it as a significant boost to local governance and a \u201cbudget of hope\u201d for Ghanaians.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking in an interview with ExpressNewsGhana<\/strong> after debating the budget in Parliament on Friday, March 21, 2025, Hon. Napare praised several provisions aimed at revitalizing Ghana\u2019s decentralized governance system, including the decapping of the District Assemblies Common Fund, the reintroduction of allowances for Assembly Members, and the reversal of property rate collection to the District Assemblies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2025 budget is actually a budget of very high hopes for Ghanaians,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s the first time I\u2019ve seen a budget that a lot of people seem to understand clearly because it was simplified in structure and presentation. It brings great relief, especially in the local governance sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tax Reforms and Relief <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hon. Napare highlighted the planned abolishment of unpopular taxes such as the Electronic Transfer Levy (e-levy), betting tax, emission taxes, and others in the energy sector.<\/p>\n

He argued that these tax reforms will ease the burden on ordinary Ghanaians and support digitalization and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe e-levy was a regressive tax,\u201d he noted. \u201cIt stifled digital transactions and put pressure on the poor. We said it at the time, but it was forced on us. President John Dramani Mahama\u2019s promise to cancel the tax, as captured in this budget, is a huge relief.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Restoring Decentralization <\/strong><\/p>\n

As a member of the Local Government Committee of Parliament, Hon. Napare expressed strong support for the budget\u2019s renewed focus on decentralization.<\/p>\n

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Hon Dominic Napare, MP Sene East<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cPresident Akufo-Addo\u2019s government, in my view, weakened local governance. The introduction of the Capping and Realignment Act centralised resources that should have gone to the local level,\u201d he argued. \u201cThe common fund, road fund, energy sector levy fund, and even NHIS funds were capped, reducing the amount reaching the districts.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cGlobally, decentralization is seen as key to addressing poverty and empowering local communities. The 2025 budget seeks to reverse this trend by ensuring that not less than 80% of the District Assemblies Common Fund is sent directly to the districts, which is very commendable.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Hon. Napare, under the previous administration\u2019s disbursement formula, nearly 50% of the common fund was expended at the central level, with only a fraction reaching the districts.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2020, about 49.7% of the common fund was disbursed at the center, and of the remaining 50.3%, three percent was earmarked for persons with disabilities, leaving the assemblies with barely 40%,\u201d he explained. \u201cNow, with this new commitment to channel more funds directly to the local level, we are hopeful of real development.\u201d<\/p>\n

Empowering Assembly Members <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hon. Napare also praised the budget\u2019s provision for the payment of allowances to Assembly Members, describing it as a long-overdue policy shift.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the inception of the local government system in 1988, assembly membership has largely been voluntary,\u201d he said. \u201cBut times have changed. Assembly Members are expected to consult with their electoral areas before meetings and report back afterward \u2014 all without financial support. This budget changes that.\u201d<\/p>\n

He emphasized that the new allowance system would enhance the functionality of the local governance structure by enabling Assembly Members to effectively engage with constituents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis initiative will not only improve performance but will also revive public confidence in the assemblies,\u201d he added. \u201cWe can no longer ask people to work for the government for free and even fund their own work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reversing Centralized Control <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hon. Napare further criticized the creation of centralized ministries like the Ministry of Sanitation for taking over functions that traditionally belong to the district assemblies.<\/p>\n

\u201cAwarding contracts for toilets and boreholes from Accra took away the core responsibilities of district assemblies,\u201d he lamented. \u201cIt rendered local assemblies inactive, and citizens began to lose interest in their own local governance.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He emphasized that the 2025 budget, restoring autonomy and funding to local authorities, represents a return to true decentralization and participatory governance.<\/p>\n

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MINISTER FOR FINANCE<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThis budget gives power back to the people,\u201d Hon. Napare said. \u201cWith these policies, local governments will finally have the resources and capacity to drive meaningful development in their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy was presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on March 11, 2025.<\/p>\n

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Source: Felix Nyaaba\/\/expressnewsghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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