The President told the Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers gathered that his government has been working on the fundamentals of the economy, and open up opportunities for all citizens. To the National House of Chiefs, President Akufo-Addo recalled that, in the 2016 Manifesto of the NPP, a pledge was made to increase the monthly allowances paid to chiefs, and the quarterly budgetary support to the traditional councils and houses of chiefs. “The allowances for Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers of the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs have been increased by 100%, and payments by Government are up to date. As I speak, the 4th Quarter allowances are being processed. Quarterly budgetary support to traditional councils and houses of chiefs has also been increased by nearly 60%,” he added.

Source: GhanaWeb November 06, 2017 17:26 UTC