In a firm closing statement, Mr. Annoh-Dompreh framed the DACF dispute as a defense of Ghana’s constitutional democracy.
“The District Assemblies Common Fund is not just another budget line,” he declared. “It is the constitutional heartbeat of decentralised development.”
He argued that replacing Parliament’s data-driven allocation formula with executive directives undermines the separation of powers and weakens democratic accountability.
“When Parliament’s authority over public finance is diluted, the impact is felt across every district,” he said.
The Minority Chief Whip emphasised that the Caucus does not oppose government development priorities but is challenging procedural illegality.
“We are not adversaries of development. We are custodians of constitutional governance,” he stated.
He concluded with a warning that silence in the face of executive overreach would betray the Constitution, district assemblies, and citizens awaiting stalled projects.
“When Parliament stands, democracy stands,” he said firmly. “And we intend to stand.”
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