The presentation of the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has engaged traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle as part of his stakeholder consultations which he described the encounter with the traders as the highlight of his visit to the Western Region, noting that the conversations were both humbling and inspiring.
The engagement formed part of the government’s broader effort to ensure that the 2026 Budget reflects the realities, hopes, and expectations of ordinary Ghanaians, which the Finance Minister is expected to present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025. A statement issued by Parliament said that in accordance with security protocol, all media houses that intend to cover or host their morning show in the foyer of Parliament are hereby requested to submit their application for accreditation to the Director, Media Relations, not later than Tuesday, 11th November 2025.
The Majority Leader, Mahanmam Ayariga, said that the budget statement and Economic Policy of the Government for the year ending December 31, 2026, is expected to be presented in accordance with Article 179 of the Constitution. He noted that the Budget statement outlines the Government’s plans for next year’s finance, which he made the statement on the floor of the House on Friday, November 7, when he was presenting the explanatory memorandum on the business statement for the fourth week ending Friday, November 14, 2025.
The budget is expected to focus on job creation, economic stabilisation, fiscal discipline, and sustaining the gains made under the ongoing IMF program. The government aims to maintain a 1.5% primary surplus. The Ministry of Finance has held stakeholder consultations and budget hearings with various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to gather inputs. The private sector has urged the government to prioritize access to low-interest credit, reliable energy, and tax reforms.
Energy sector players are also demanding accountability for the existing GH¢1 fuel levy. Concluding his remarks, the Majority Leader said the Business Committee has taken notice of numerous referrals pending at Committees. He pointed out that currently three hundred (300) referrals have been made to Twenty-Three (23) Committees for consideration and report to the House.
