Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has delivered the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation.”
According to Dr. Forson, the budget signals a definitive transition “from recovery to transformation, from resilience to productivity, and from stability to job creation.” He outlined policy actions aimed at deepening macroeconomic stability, expanding employment opportunities, and strengthening essential social services.
He highlighted progress in restoring fiscal discipline, stabilising the cedi, lowering inflation, and rebuilding investor confidence, describing the moment as a national “reset”—“a renewal rising from the ashes of a difficult legacy.”
“Confidence is returning. The Black Star is rising once again. Ghana is back—strong, stable, and hopeful,” he emphasised.
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Dr. Forson explained that the 2026 Budget is anchored on three key pillars: maintaining fiscal discipline and prudent debt management; investing in infrastructure and agriculture to drive job creation; and enhancing education, healthcare, and security to ensure inclusive development.
He also submitted a number of statutory documents and new legislative instruments to Parliament, including the Value for Money Bill, amendments to the Value Added Tax Act, and a proposal to repeal the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy.
