Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says the 2026 Budget presented to Parliament marks a significant turning point in Ghana’s economic management, arguing that the country has transitioned from what he described as “criminal economic mismanagement” to a more disciplined and prudent approach within just one year.
‘A Budget That Will Generate Growth’
Speaking during Thursday’s budget debate, Ayariga commended the fiscal direction of the Mahama administration. He said the new budget clearly reflects responsible, growth-driven economic leadership.
“This is a budget that will generate growth. This is a budget that reflects prudent management of the resources of this economy to achieve growth objectives,” he stated.
According to him, the current administration has, within a year, reversed the poor economic conditions it inherited.
“In one year — and this budget reflects this — we have shifted gears from a criminal handling of the economy to prudence. Indeed, the president had cause to describe the situation that we met in this country as a crime scene.”
Budget Focuses on Growth, Jobs, and Transformation
Ayariga’s comments follow the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. The budget, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” outlines the government’s plan to move Ghana from stabilization into sustained expansion.
Dr. Forson told Parliament that Ghana is transitioning:
- “from recovery to transformation,”
- “from resilience to productivity,” and
- “from stability to jobs.”
He highlighted several improving macroeconomic indicators, including restored fiscal discipline, a more stable cedi, declining inflation, and renewed investor confidence—progress he described as part of a nationwide economic “reset.”
“Confidence is returning. The Black Star is rising once more. Ghana is back, strong, stable, and full of hope,” the Finance Minister affirmed.
Source:gistreel.Com
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