Ato Forson presents 2027 Budget to Parliament today

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will take the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, Thursday, November 12, following a series of consultations with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

The budget hearings, led by the Ministry of Finance, provided an opportunity for government institutions to present their programmes, priorities and funding requirements ahead of the new fiscal year.

The exercise is intended to help align public spending with national development priorities and ensure that available resources are directed towards areas that deliver value to citizens.

The Ministry of Finance has maintained that the interests and welfare of Ghanaians remain central to decisions taken during the budget preparation process.

The presentation is expected to set out how government intends to allocate public resources across its priority areas while advancing its broader economic transformation agenda.

Among the key issues expected to feature is the proposed US$10 billion New Economy programme, which seeks to stimulate productive investment, create jobs and improve the competitiveness of local businesses.

The budget also comes with a commitment to maintain fiscal discipline, with the IMF indicating that government is targeting a primary surplus of 0.5 per cent of GDP in 2027.

Dr. Forson’s address is expected to provide Parliament and the public with a clearer picture of the government’s spending priorities, revenue plans and economic policy direction for the year ahead.