'This budget is more than numbers; the storm has passed' – Finance minister

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the 2026 Budget as a symbol of renewed hope and a clear signal of Ghana’s economic recovery.

Speaking in Parliament during the budget presentation on November 13, 2025, he said the country has turned a corner after years of economic hardship and is now on a path toward prosperity and self-reliance.

Dr Forson stated that the era of economic downturn is over and that the government is working diligently to rebuild a resilient economy that serves all Ghanaians.

He credited President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership for laying a firm foundation and positioning Ghana to reclaim its place as a beacon of African renewal.

“Mr. Speaker, this Budget is more than numbers; it is a message of hope. It tells every Ghanaian child, farmer, teacher, trader, and entrepreneur that their sacrifices matter, that Ghana’s recovery is real, and that their government is working tirelessly to build a fair, prosperous, ande self-reliant nation,” he said.

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He added, “The storm has passed. The foundation is firm. The horizon is bright. Together, under the visionary leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the nation builder, we are building The Ghana We Want: a Ghana that works for all, thrives in peace, and stands tall once again as the beacon of Africa’s renewal.”

The 2026 Budget, themed “Reset for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” outlines key reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, creating jobs, and deepening inclusive development.

It marks the John Mahama administration’s first full-year fiscal plan since returning to office and reflects a strategic shift toward long-term economic resilience.

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