Finance Minister Dr. Ato Baah Forson has announced that under the leadership of President John Mahama, the integrity of Ghana’s public finances will be non-negotiable.
Presenting the 2026 budget statement on Thursday, November 13, 2025, he declared, “there is no shortcut around responsible management”.
He said the government remains committed to implementing tough but necessary reforms to restore macroeconomic balance.
“President Mahama has made it clear that under his watch, the integrity of our public finances will remain sacred,” he stated.
He warned that the government will no longer entertain practices of profligacy and indiscipline in public spending.
“Never again must we allow recklessness, waste, and indiscipline to define how we handle the people’s money.”
He explained that the 2026 budget focuses on three pillars: growth, jobs, and economic transformation.
Dr. Forson said this would be achieved through responsible fiscal policy, strategic investments in infrastructure and industry, and reforms aimed at improving the efficiency of public institutions.
The government plans to:
- Increase funding for job creation programs in agriculture, renewable energy, and digital innovation.
- Strengthen the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund to support roads, transport, and energy projects.
- Implement stricter controls on government spending and debt accumulation.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
