The Ghana Youth Federation (GYF) has called for urgent intervention from the Presidency and Parliament over what it describes as the unlawful exclusion of youth agencies from the 2026 District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).

The group argues that the omission raises serious concerns about the government’s commitment to youth development and employment.

In its statement, the Federation maintained that the absence of allocations to the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and the National Youth Authority (NYA) represents a disconnect between policy promises and actual budgetary decisions.

“Ghana cannot claim to prioritise its youth while systematically excluding them from one of the country’s most critical development funds,” it noted.

The GYF is demanding an immediate revision of the DACF formula before disbursement begins, insisting that both institutions must receive clearly defined and protected funding.

It further called for stronger coordination between the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, the Ministry of Finance, and the DACF Administrator.

The Federation also appealed to the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament to exercise their constitutional oversight responsibilities to safeguard the interests of young people.

It stressed that failure to act could undermine national efforts to address unemployment and promote inclusive development.

Reaffirming its position, the GYF warned that it would pursue all legitimate constitutional and civic avenues to ensure that youth-related institutions receive adequate funding.

It described the current situation as unsustainable economically, socially, and politically, urging swift corrective action from government.