Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation.”
Dr. Forson said the budget marks a decisive shift from “recovery to transformation, resilience to productivity, and stability to jobs,” outlining measures to consolidate macroeconomic stability, accelerate job creation, and strengthen social sectors.
He noted that government has restored fiscal discipline, stabilised the cedi, reduced inflation, and rekindled investor confidence, describing the current phase as a national “reset” and “a rebirth from the ashes of a daunting inheritance.”
“Confidence is returning. The Black Star is rising once more. Ghana is back, strong, stable, and full of hope,” Dr. Forson declared.
The Finance Minister said the 2026 Budget focuses on three strategic priorities — sustaining fiscal discipline and responsible debt management, investing in infrastructure and agriculture to boost job creation, and improving education, healthcare, and security to promote inclusive growth.
He also laid before Parliament several statutory reports and new legislative instruments, including the Value for Money Bill, the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, and the repeal of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy.
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