Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson today declared a swift restoration of Ghana’s economic confidence, claiming the government has brought clarity, certainty, and stability to the nation in under 200 days since assuming office. Delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 24, Dr. Forson asserted, “In less than 200 days, we have brought back clarity, certainty, stability and purpose to our economic policy in the nation.” He underscored that the signs of recovery are not merely theoretical but are already “obvious, evident, noticeable and visible, tangible” and being felt by both citizens and investors.
The budget presentation, however, was significantly impacted by a walkout staged by the Minority Caucus in Parliament. Minority MPs departed the chamber in protest of alleged violence and misuse of state security apparatus during the recent parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh articulated that the caucus could not, in good conscience, participate in the budget proceedings while remaining silent on what they described as a “grave assault on democratic processes.”
Annoh-Dompreh further highlighted the escalating concern over electoral violence, specifically citing the Ablekuma North rerun as “clearly revealing.” While Speaker Alban Bagbin concurred on the necessity of addressing electoral violence, he stressed that the budget review was not the appropriate forum at that moment, leading to the Minority’s decision to exit the chamber. Their departure was met with jeers and hooting from members of the Majority side.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
