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Mahama Increases DACF Allocation for PWDs from 3% to 5%
October 25, 2025 President John Dramani Mahama has announced a significant increase in funding for Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), raising their allocation under the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) from three percent to five percent, effective 2026.
The announcement was made during the launch of the Free Tertiary Education Programme for Persons with Disabilities on Thursday.
Disability Desks at Every MMDA
As part of the new initiative, a Disability Desk will be established at each Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) across the country. These desks will work in collaboration with local branches of the Ghana Federation of the Disabled to prepare annual budgets detailing how the five percent allocation will be utilized.
"Next year, in the District Assemblies Common Fund formula, we intend to increase the allocation to persons with disability from 3% to 5%. The disability desk in every District Assembly will, in consultation with the local branch of the Ghana Federation of the Disabled, prepare a budget each year for how they intend to spend the 5% that has been allocated to them," President Mahama stated.
Employment Quota and Tax Incentives
The President further assured that a minimum five percent employment quota for PWDs in both public and private sectors will be strictly enforced. Private institutions that meet this quota will be eligible for tax incentives as part of efforts to encourage inclusive employment practices.
Legislative Updates Planned
President Mahama also announced plans to introduce a Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Act and a Legislative Instrument to update the current Persons with Disabilities Act, which was enacted in 2006. The amendments aim to reflect current realities and address the evolving needs of persons with disabilities in Ghana.
The initiatives are part of the government's broader commitment to providing greater support and improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities across the country.
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