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Petroleum tax reduction will not affect 2026 budget – Amin Adam tells gov’t
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has argued that reducing taxes on petroleum products will not negatively affect the...
Government can cushion fuel consumers without derailing budget – Prof Bokpin
Economist Prof Godfred Bokpin has said the government has the flexibility to ease the burden on consumers by cutting or scrapping some petroleum levies,...
Attorney-General, OSP received equal budget but… – Dafeamekpor
The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has expressed concern over what he describes as a stark disparity in performance between the Attorney-General’s Department and...
Court rejects budget document in Adu-Boahene trial; proceedings adjourned
An Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga, has rejected an attempt by the defence to tender a 2020 Bureau of...
Controversial budget vote: I’ll someday reveal who sat in Adwoa Safo’s seat – Haruna...
Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has revisited the controversy surrounding former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo’s presence in Parliament during the...
Kufuor calls for stronger separation of powers, greater parliamentary control over national budget
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for a stricter separation of powers in Ghana’s governance system, arguing that the executive arm of government...
Sports Ministry confirms $14 million as Black Stars budget for 2026 World Cup
The Kofi Adams has unveiled a proposed budget of GHS 146,268,659.80 for the Ghana national football team as they prepare for the 2026 World...
George Afriyie criticizes Kurt Okraku over Black Stars budget disclosure
Former George Afriyie, former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has openly criticized GFA President Kurt Okraku for questioning the need to...
MMDCEs in Greater Accra appeal for increment in sanitation budgetary allocation
The Dean of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Greater Accra Region, John Desmond Sowah, has appealed to government to increase...
Black Stars budget for 2026 World Cup will be made public – Sports Minister
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged full transparency regarding the budget for Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World...
Government allocates over 34% of budget to education
Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah, Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and Member of Parliament for Ho West, says government has committed more...
Budget constraints force focus on Big Push trunk roads – Roads Minister
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has acknowledged that budgetary limitations make it impossible for the ministry to rehabilitate all roads currently...
Budget boost for Krofrom market project as procurement alert is issued – Kumasi Mayor
Residents of Kumasi can expect the long-abandoned Krofrom Market project to be completed and operational by the end of 2026, according to the government.
The...
Reviewing Black Stars budget saved Ghana $700k – Sports Minister
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says Ghana has saved about $700,000 following a review of the Black Stars’ budget.
The savings come after President...
Blackstar Experience had no budget for 2025 – Rex Omar
Coordinator of the Blackstar Experience, Rex Owusu Marfo, popularly known as Rex Omar, has explained why most of the secretariat’s planned projects were not...
Ghanaians optimistic about economy, back 2026 Budget – Global InfoAnalytics poll
A new national tracking poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics indicates growing optimism among Ghanaians, with a majority saying their standard of living has improved...
Parliament approves GH₵357bn budget for 2026
Parliament has approved government expenditure of GH₵357 billion for the 2026 fiscal year following the passage of the Appropriation Number Two Bill, 2025.
The approval...
Activist petitions Interior Ministry over custodial death, demands mandatory budget for detainee meals
A legal activist, Frank Quaye, has filed a formal petition with the Ministry of the Interior, demanding urgent action after the reported death of...
Massive agric budget boost welcomed, but post-harvest losses threaten gains — Agri-Impact CEO warns
The Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited, Dr. (h.c.) Daniel Fahene Acquaye, has welcomed the government’s significant increase in budgetary allocation to the agriculture...
One wrong move could distort the budget; labour, PURC must fix this – Pelpuo
Labour Minister Dr Rashid Pelpuo has urged the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and organised labour to work closely to prevent any misstep that...
Bagbin questions heavy OSP budget as calls for scrapping intensify
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on the Ministry of Finance to review the substantial budget allocation given to the Office of...
2026 Budget is the most people-focused in years – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the 2026 budget as “the most people-focused and health-centred budget” in recent years, emphasising government’s...
HFFG urges government to prioritise immunisation and primary health care in 2026 Budget
Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) has called on the Government of Ghana to prioritise immunisation and primary health care (PHC) in the implementation of...
2026 Budget prioritises people, social protection and prosperity — Finance Minister
Government has placed human development and shared prosperity at the centre of the 2026 Budget, with significant funding commitments across social protection, health, education,...
Finance Minister sets records straight on industry growth and 1D1F claims during budget debate
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has dismissed assertions that Ghana’s industrial sector slowed because of the realignment of the One District...
Minority calls for probe into Ministry of Education’s sanitary pad budget figures
The Minority in Parliament is calling for an investigation into discrepancies in the Ministry of Education’s budget figures relating to the distribution of sanitary...
2026 Budget was heavy on slogans but empty on substance – Davis Ansah Opoku
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has criticised the government’s 2026 Budget Statement, describing it as “heavy on slogans but empty...
2026 Budget rests on hope, not revenue – Economist
Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie says the government’s decision to abolish the Covid-19 levy will wipe out one of its strongest revenue streams and...
‘We’re spending more than ever’: PwC Tax Expert breaks down 2026 Budget
Tax Partner at PwC, Abeiku Gyan-Quansah, says Ghana’s spending plans for 2026 indicate the country is entering a year of very heavy expenditure that...
2026 Budget captures Ghana’s hopes — Rachel Appoh
Former Gomoa Central MP, Rachel Appoh, has said the 2026 Budget reflects the hopes and priorities of Ghanaians, describing it as a defining moment...
Tenants’ Union slams low funding for housing in 2026 Budget
The National Tenants' Union of Ghana (NATUG) has raised concerns over what it describes as the continued marginalisation of the housing sector in the...
Gideon Boako flags ‘blatant falsehood’ in 2026 Budget figures
Tano North MP, Gideon Boako, has criticised what he describes as inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the 2026 Budget, accusing the Finance Minister of presenting...
2026 Budget: Gideon Boako tells Finance Minister excessive cuts are harming growth
The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has accused the Finance Minister of engaging in excessive fiscal consolidation that is undermining growth...
2026 Budget: Gideon Boako flags key issues, urges immediate review
Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has raised serious concerns about the 2026 Budget, warning that several unresolved issues could threaten the...
2026 Budget will only enrich NDC foot soldiers — Kofi Tonto
Deputy Spokesperson to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has criticised the 2026 Budget, claiming it primarily benefits National Democratic Congress (NDC)...
2026 Budget targets realistic, achievable — Deloitte Ghana
Yaw Appiah Lartey, Partner for Strategy and Partnerships at Deloitte Ghana, says he is confident the government can meet the key targets outlined in...
2026 Budget: Blueprint for transformation or another missed opportunity
On November 13, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson unveiled the 2026 budget before a boisterous Parliament, pledging tax reliefs for businesses, bold industrial...
2026 Budget falls short of grand ambition; it’s stability, not transformation – Economics Professor
A US-based Assistant Professor of Economics, Dr Dennis Nsafoah, has described the 2026 Budget as falling short of the grand ambition it has been...
2026 budget: Minority pledges constructive engagement, vows to hold gov’t accountable
The Minority in Parliament says it is ready for constructive engagement on the 2026 Budget but will only support policies that genuinely serve the...
2026 budget offers no real path to recovery – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has taken a hard stance against the 2026 Budget, branding it “growthless, jobless, and minimalist,” and arguing that it fails...