Dr Cassiel Ato Forson – Minister of Finance The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has, in its reaction to the 2025 budget, stated that “it was silent on the fundamental
2025 Budget Is For ‘Chop-Chop’ – Nitiwul
Dominic Nitiwul Former Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has described the 2025 budget as a “chop-chop” scheme designed by the government. He expressed concerns over the government’s expenditure priorities, particularly
2025 Budget Betrays Govt Priorities – Oppong Nkrumah
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase Ayirebi and former Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, yesterday criticised the 2025 Budget, arguing that it exposes the
2025 Budget: Finance Minister Used Voodoo Numbers – Minority
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam and other members of the Minority The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of employing questionable fiscal calculations to paint a dire picture of
Tourism & Creative Arts Sector Missing In 2025 Budget
Dzifa Gomashie, Tourism & Creative Arts Minister In a surprising development, Ghana’s tourism and creative arts sector was omitted from the 2025 budget presented before parliament on March 11,
We’ll Allocate $279m For Gold Exports – Finance Minister
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will allocate a significant sum to support small-scale miners and bolster the country’s
Govt Proposes Tax Cuts To Boost Disposable Income, Support Business Growth
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson The government has proposed the removal of several ‘nuisance’ taxes as part of its 2025 fiscal policy in a bid to ease the burden on
2025 Budget: Govt Allocates GH¢44.17bn For Key Initiatives
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson The Government has allocated about GH¢44.17 billion in the 2025 budget to support various national initiatives, focusing on social protection, infrastructure, education, agriculture, and economic
Budget Statement Is ‘Sakawa’ – Minority
Alexander Afenyo-Markin The Minority in Parliament has criticised the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by the government, describing it as a “sakawa” budget filled with deception and
Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy ‘Azaa’ – Minority Leader
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed his disappointment with the 2025 budget presentation by Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, criticizing the government’s avoidance of addressing
Govt Allocates GH¢499.8m for First-Year Tertiary Students
The government has allocated GH¢499.8 million for the No-Academic-Fee policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions under the ‘No-Fees-Stress’ initiative. The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato
Govt Proposes Tax Cuts to Boost Disposable Income, Support Business Growth
The government has proposed the removal of several “nuisance” taxes as part of its 2025 fiscal policy in a bid to ease the burden on households and support business
Govt Debt Restructuring 93% Completed- Ato Forson
The government’s debt restructuring programme which commenced in 2022 aimed at restoring debt sustainability and economic stability is 93% completed. The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson who announced