Africa-Press – Ghana. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, is expected to present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga,, who is also the Leader of Government Business in Parliament House, said presentation will mark the first full-year budget of the President John Dramani Mahama administration since returning to power in 2025.
It will also be the government’s most significant fiscal policy presentation yet, following nearly nine months of steering the economy through a challenging global and domestic environment.
Presenting the Business Statement for the fourth week ending Friday, November 14, Mr Ayariga said: “Mr Speaker, on Thursday, November 13, the minister responsible for finance on the authority of the president of the republic will present to the Honourable House the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government of Ghana for the year ending December 31, 2026, in accordance with Article 179 of the Constitution.”
He urged Members of Parliament to take note and be present in the House on the said date.
Meanwhile, economic observers say the 2025 Budget, which was presented shortly after the National Democratic Congress administration took office, largely operated within the fiscal framework inherited from the previous government.
The upcoming 2026 budget, however, is expected to signal a major policy shift, reflecting the government’s own economic priorities and development agenda.
Under the Public Financial Management Act, the Finance Minister—acting on behalf of the President—is mandated to present the national budget to Parliament not later than November 15 each year.
The Finance Ministry has completed several rounds of stakeholder engagements, including meetings with industry leaders, civil society organizations, and development partners.
These consultations, according to sources, were crucial in finalising the policy measures and expenditure priorities that will shape the 2026 fiscal blueprint.
Dr Forson had previously hinted that the 2026 Budget will prioritize job creation and economic growth, with targeted investments in sectors that can drive productivity, innovation, and youth employment.
With Ghana set to exit the IMF programme in May 2026, the upcoming Budget will be closely scrutinized for its post-program strategy.
Economists and market watchers will be looking for signals on how the government intends to consolidate fiscal discipline while stimulating growth and maintaining macroeconomic stability.
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