The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has challenged the government to provide a comprehensive account of its performance under the 2025 and 2026 Budgets before introducing another major economic programme in the upcoming 2027 Budget.
The call was made by the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, who addressed the media on behalf of the Minority on Tuesday, November 10, ahead of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on November 12.
The Minority wants the government to explain the status of its flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the amount of investment mobilised, the number of sustainable jobs created and the reasons for delays in implementing some development projects.
“Ambition is not a substitute for execution, announcements are not investments, and projected jobs are not jobs created,” Dr Amin Adam said, outlining the Minority’s concerns about the government’s record.
The Caucus insists that the proposed US$10 billion New Economy programme should not become another set of promises without a clear record of delivering previous commitments.
“Before announcing a new economy, the Government must first account for the promises of the old one,” he added.
