Finance Minister engages National House of Chiefs, Ashanti stakeholders ahead of 2027 Budget
The Finance Ministry, led by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has engaged the National House of Chiefs and stakeholders in the Ashanti Region ahead of the 2027 Budget Statement.
Major groups including traders, students, leaders of tertiary institutions, clergy, among others, will be engaged by the Minister before the budget statement presentation.
The engagement, according to the Minister, is part of efforts to solicit ideas and understand the real economy on the ground.
Addressing members of the National House of Chiefs on Monday, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said he will focus on the right investment that builds lasting capacity.
He added that every major economic decision will seek to solve problems facing the people of Ghana.
“Nananom, I want to give you my assurance, as your Finance Minister, I will insist on discipline and value for money on every cedi spent,” he stated.
He emphasized the need to create an economy that will support the ordinary Ghanaian to build and create opportunities for themselves.
“A Ghanaian producer should be able to produce quality, reach a larger market and employ more people with confidence,” he said.
“The right investment must remove the constraints that hold production back and build capacity that lasts,” he added.
The Minister explained that the consultations are to ensure the 2027 Budget reflects the true needs and aspirations of Ghanaians, and not just figures on paper.
He concluded by assuring the chiefs and stakeholders that their inputs would be considered in shaping a budget that promotes growth, discipline, and lasting prosperity for all.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
