Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga asserts that the 2026 Budget submitted to Parliament signifies a significant shift in Ghana’s economic management, contending that the nation has transitioned from what he termed as “criminal handling” of the economy to a more prudent approach within a mere year.
During the budget debate in Parliament on Thursday, November 27, Ayariga commended the fiscal strategy of the Mahama administration, stating that the latest budget provides clear evidence of responsible and growth-focused management.
“This is a budget that will foster growth. This is a budget that exemplifies prudent management of the resources of this economy to meet growth objectives,” he remarked.
“In just one year — and this budget reflects this — we have shifted from a criminal handling of the economy to a more prudent approach. Indeed, the president had reason to describe the situation we encountered in this country as a crime scene.”
His comments came after the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, representing President John Dramani Mahama. The budget, titled “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” details the government’s strategy to firmly transition Ghana from stabilisation to expansion.
Dr Forson informed Parliament that the country is moving “from recovery to transformation, resilience to productivity, and stability to jobs,” emphasising that macroeconomic indicators have begun to show significant improvement. He pointed out achievements such as restored fiscal discipline, a stabilised cedi, decreasing inflation, and renewed investor confidence — accomplishments he referred to as part of a national “reset.”
“Confidence is returning. The Black Star is rising once again. Ghana is back, strong, stable, and filled with hope,” the Finance Minister proclaimed.
