Majority Leader, James Agalga, has announced that Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will present the 2027 national budget, titled ‘The New Economy’ to Parliament on Thursday, November 12.
He has urged sector ministries, independent constitutional bodies and state agencies to submit their budget estimates without delay to allow for thorough parliamentary scrutiny.
The 2027 Budget is expected to outline government’s strategic plan on how it intends to generate revenue, its expenditure targets and how it will manage the broader economy.
“Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, November 12, 2026 the Minister responsible for Finance on the authority of the President of the Republic has been scheduled to present to this August House, the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana for the year ending December 31, 2027 in accordance with article 179 of the constitution.
“The Business committee urges the Ministry of Finance, other Ministries as well as independent constitutional bodies to submit estimates to the House on time for consideration and approval,” he told the House.
Meanwhile, a post-budget workshop has been scheduled for November 15 to 17 at the Volta Serene Hotel, bringing MPs and other key stakeholders together to examine the budget and its implications.
The workshop is expected to allow for a constructive engagement on the relevant policy issues and the principles underpinning the Budget statement.
Agalga said the Business committee entreats all MPs to endeavour to avail themselves and participate actively in the workshop
