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Ayariga Raises Chiefs And Queen Mothers Allowances To GH¢3000

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga has announced an increase in monthly allowances for Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers from GH¢1,200 to GH¢3,000, with six quarters already paid since the inception of the current government.

“Under President Mahama the payment of monthly allowances to Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers increased from GH¢1,200 to GH¢3,000 respectively, with six quarters duly paid since inception of this government,” Ayariga disclosed at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House on Monday, October 5, 2026, as monitored by http://Howedey.com.

According to the Minister, the increase forms part of government’s effort to strengthen traditional leadership and improve support for chiefs who work closely with local government authorities. He said government is exploring ways to use local government resources to support traditional councils because many MMDAs rely heavily on paramount chiefs to implement development programmes.

In a major policy shift, Ayariga also announced that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the creation of a dedicated Local Government TV platform. The platform will bring activities of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies closer to citizens and facilitate live broadcast of General Assembly and Town Hall meetings in local languages on FM stations.

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“We believe in popular participation. We will work with NCCE, GBC and NCA to pilot live broadcast of General Assembly and Town Hall meetings in selected MMDAs,” Ayariga said. He added that President Mahama’s vision is that every local government authority must be service oriented and solving residents’ problems, while citizens are properly informed and participate in governance of their localities.

Source: MyJoyOnline – 24-hour markets rename and allowance increase, and Local Government TV directives.

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