The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Religious Affairs has instructed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to submit the full details of their Assembly Members in preparation for the rollout of monthly allowance payments.
In a wireless message dated April 30, 2025, and signed by Chief Director Amin Abdul Rahaman on behalf of the Minister, the Ministry stated that the directive is part of government efforts to enhance local governance by improving the welfare of Assembly Members.
The move is grounded in the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy—specifically Page 73, Section 395—which allocates funds for monthly stipends for Assembly Members.
“As part of efforts to initiate the payment of the monthly allowances to the Hon. Assembly Members, you are kindly requested to provide details of all Hon. Assembly Members in your respective MMDAs,” the Ministry’s communication noted.
Assemblies have been instructed to use a specified data collection template attached to the directive and email the completed forms to the Ministry’s Decentralisation Unit. A copy must also be sent to a designated official at the Ministry. The deadline for submission is Friday, May 9, 2025.
The Ministry has urged all Regional Ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to treat the matter with urgency and ensure accurate and timely submissions to avoid any delays in the implementation of the allowance payments.
