MPs Don’t Deserve Common Fund Allocation—It’s Unconstitutional – Local Governance Expert Kwadwo Agyei Darko
Hon. Agyei Darko argues that MPs' share of the Common Fund is illegal and fuels corruption, calling for greater accountability.
- MPs have no legal right to the Common Fund
- Assembly Members are more important and should receive the funds
- MPs should be held accountable for fund usage
Local Governance Expert, Hon. Kwadwo Agyei Darko, has strongly criticized the allocation of GETFUND monies to Members of Parliament, calling it illegal and unconstitutional.
Speaking on Lawson TV/Radio’s Ghana Se Sen Morning Show on April 4, Hon. Agyei Darko argued that MPs, as ex-officio members, should not receive any share of the Common Fund, describing the act as arm-twisting.
“There is no legal basis for an MPs’ Common Fund in any law or constitution.
The only fund legally recognized is the District Assembly Common Fund, which is allocated to regional ministers based on the number of districts,” he stated.
He emphasized that Assembly Members at the district level play a more crucial role than MPs and should be prioritized.
Hon. Agyei Darko expressed hope that one day someone will challenge the MPs’ share of the fund in the Supreme Court, though he acknowledged it is likely to persist.
He lamented that most MPs only visit their constituencies during funerals and urged for more accountability in how they manage the funds allocated to them.
He concluded by stressing that the distribution of funds to MPs is merely a breeding ground for corruption.
