“I Hope One Day Someone Will Challenge MPs’ Share of the District Assembly Common Fund in the Supreme Court” – Local Governance Expert
Hon. Kwadwo Agyei Darko criticizes MPs' entitlement to the Common Fund, calling it unconstitutional and urging legal reform.
- MPs' share of the Common Fund is unconstitutional, says Hon. Adjei Darko
- Assembly Members, not MPs, should receive the funds due to their grassroots importance
- Calls for legal challenge to MPs' share of the Common Fund in the Supreme Court
Local Governance Expert, Hon. Kwadwo Adjei Darko, has called for legal action regarding MPs’ entitlement to a share of the District Assembly Common Fund.
He argued that as ex-officio members, MPs have no legal claim to the fund, describing the practice as “arm-twisting.”
“I hope that one day someone will challenge the MPs’ share of the District Assembly Common Fund in the Supreme Court,” he added.
In an interview on the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show on Lawson TV/Radio, Hon. Adjei Darko expressed his hope that the issue of MPs’ share of the District Assembly Common Fund would be legally addressed.
He emphasized that the fund is meant for local governance, and therefore, Assembly Members, who play a more significant role at the grassroots level, should be prioritized in its allocation.
Additionally, Hon. Adjei Darko called for greater accountability in the management of the funds, raising concerns about corruption and the lack of regular oversight regarding MPs’ use of these resources.
