The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has defended the government’s expenditure programme, arguing that fiscal discipline should not be mistaken for an unwillingness to invest in national development.
Speaking during the debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Wednesday, July 29, the Majority MP dismissed claims by the Minority that the government had failed to inject sufficient resources into the economy, describing the assertions as misleading.
According to him, the Mahama administration has adopted a prudent approach to public spending by prioritising investments that deliver value for money while keeping the country’s finances on a sustainable path.
“It is not true that we are not spending. The only difference is that this government is spending responsibly, this government is spending prudently and this government is investing in the right places,” he said.
Mr Agbana explained that the government’s approach represents a deliberate shift away from excessive and unplanned expenditure towards strategic investments that promote economic growth.
He maintained that prudent management of public finances would help consolidate the gains made in stabilising the economy while laying the foundation for sustainable long-term development.
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