The Minority has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to approach discussions on the 2026 budget with a spirit of learning, collaboration, and service.
The 2026 Budget, presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, carries the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation.” Dr. Forson described the budget as a decisive shift from recovery to transformation, focusing on macroeconomic stability, job creation, and strengthening social sectors.
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.
Several statutory reports and legislative instruments, including the Value for Money Bill, the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, and the repeal of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, were also presented to Parliament.
Speaking on behalf of the minority at a Post-Budget Workshop held in Accra for parliamentarians, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei emphasised the need to move beyond party lines and consider how the budget will impact the everyday lives of Ghanaians and the sustainability of national finances.
“Let us ask the hard questions, but let us also seek practical answers. Let us challenge each other’s assumptions, but do so with respect and a shared sense of purpose,” she said.
She added that the ultimate goal of the deliberations should be to contribute to a budget that is balanced, fair, and responsive to the needs of the people.
“At the end of this process, what will matter most are our collective inputs that help shape a budget that is more just, more balanced, and more responsive to the needs of Ghanaians,” Appiagyei stated.
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Read the 2026 budget statement by Finance Minister Ato Forson
