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Finance Minister to Present Mid-Year Budget on July 24

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Accra, Ghana – Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson is scheduled to present the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, 2025. This was announced by the Deputy Majority Leader, George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, on the floor of the House as he presented the business statement for the upcoming week.

The mid-year budget review will assess the fiscal performance of the government for the first half of 2025, providing an update on revenue mobilization, expenditure, debt servicing, and the overall macroeconomic environment.

In addition to the budget presentation, Parliament has a busy schedule ahead. The Deputy Majority Leader noted that 61 referrals are currently pending at 16 various committees, which are expected to be considered and reported on.

Furthermore, the Minister responsible for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, is slated to brief the House on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, regarding the recent demolition of properties at the Sakumono Ramar Site.

The Minister responsible for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, will also brief Parliament on Thursday, July 17, 2025, concerning the recent 2.5% increment in electricity tariffs by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission.

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