The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga has informed the House that the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has been scheduled to present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
According to the Majority Leader, the budget statement and Economic Policy of the Government for the year ending December 31, 2026 is expected to be presented in accordance with Article 179 of the Constitution.
He noted that the Budget statement outlines the Government’s plans for next year’s finances.
He made the statement on the floor of the House on Friday, November 7 when he was presenting the explanatory memorandum on the business statement for the fourth week ending Friday, November 14, 2025.
The budget is expected to focus on job creation, economic stabilization, fiscal discipline, and sustaining the gains made under the ongoing IMF program. The government aims to maintain a 1.5% primary surplus.
The Ministry of Finance has held stakeholder consultations and budget hearings with various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to gather inputs.
The private sector has urged the government to prioritize access to low-interest credit, reliable energy, and tax reforms. Energy sector players are also demanding accountability for the existing GH¢1 fuel levy.
Concluding his remarks, Majority Leader said the Business Committee has taken notice of numerous referrals pending at Committees. He pointed out that currently three hundred (300) referrals have been made to Twenty-Three (23) Committees for consideration and report to the House.
The Majority Leader noted that five (5) Ministers are expected to attend upon the House to respond to questions during the week.
