Two Tales, One Country: Review of the Mid-Year Budget
Hon. Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, presented his mid-year budget review, offering promises and propaganda notes to NDC communicators rather than solutions to the country's problems. He stated he would spend GH₵172.5 billion by mid-year 2026, but has only spent GH₵136.9 billion. The Minister also said that, as at 22 July, 2026, the Sinking Fund has accumulated GH₵15.6 billion.
In 2025, the Minister budgeted GH₵280,733,769 to be put into the Sinking Fund. The article notes that the GH₵35.6 billion not spent means projects stated in the budget will not happen.
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Ghana's Finance Minister, Hon. Ato Forson, presented his mid-year budget review, drawing comparisons to historical figures known for their rhetoric.
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