Accra: Mr. Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and Head of Government Business in Parliament, has called on newly appointed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to collaborate effectively to prevent conflicts that often arise between them.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ayariga addressed concerns regarding whether the government has deposited the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) into the Assemblies' accounts. He mentioned that the Ministry of Finance had already forwarded the DACF to the Controller and Accountant General's Department (CAGD) and expressed confidence that the funds had reached the Assemblies' accounts.
Mr. Ayariga noted that after the MMDCEs completed their orientation in Accra on Friday, June 20, 2025, and were briefed on the guidelines for using the funds, they would use the funds responsibly for development purposes in their jurisdictions. The Majority Leader, who is also the MP for Bawku Central, shared his comments on the floor of Parliament, in Accra, on Friday.
Responding to the presence of ministers in the chamber, Mr. Ayariga explained that the change in the House's sitting time from 1000 hours to 1400 hours allowed the Ministers to fulfill their duties at the Ministry in the morning and attend parliamentary sessions in the afternoon.
Regarding the suspension of the Energy Sector Levy, Mr. Ayariga stated that the government is monitoring global petroleum prices amid the ongoing Israeli/Iranian conflict, which could potentially affect global commodity prices. He expressed optimism that the levy would be implemented once the conflict subsides.
Addressing the delay in forming the membership of the ECOWAS and Pan African Parliament, the legislator urged the Whips of the House to collaborate in selecting members for these bodies.
As the Chairman of the Business Committee of Parliament, Mr. Ayariga presented the business statement for the fifth week, ending on Friday, June 27, 2025. He mentioned that 58 questions would be posed during the week, including 19 urgent and 39 oral questions. Additionally, Ministers of State would deliver policy statements on the House floor.
