Finance Minister hints at first-week in November for presentation of 2027 budget

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has hinted that the government will present the 2027 Budget to Parliament in the first week of November 2026.

The indication comes as the government intensifies preparations for its next economic programme, with the Finance Ministry already engaging ministries, departments and agencies over their proposed spending for the coming year.

Speaking in an interview with Kumasi-based Ahenfie FM, Dr Ato Forson said the 2027 Budget would set out a new wave of policies aimed at creating jobs, expanding infrastructure and providing incentives for businesses.

He said the government’s focus was shifting from economic stabilisation to stimulating stronger growth after spending the first two years of the administration addressing the country’s economic challenges.

According to the Finance Minister, businesses can expect fresh incentives designed to support expansion and encourage them to venture into new areas.

The planned measures, he said, would be outlined in detail in the 2027 Budget and form part of the government’s broader strategy to move the economy into its next phase of growth.

Dr Ato Forson also linked the initiatives to the government’s new economic programme, under which it plans to invest about US$10 billion to stimulate economic activity.

Preparatory work for the 2027 Budget is already underway, with the Finance Minister holding engagements with key ministries, departments and agencies ahead of the budget hearings.

Some ministries have already appeared before the Finance Ministry to justify their proposed expenditure for 2027, as government works to identify priority sectors and investment opportunities.

The planned November presentation falls within Ghana’s public financial management framework, which requires the Finance Minister to present the budget for the following financial year no later than November 15.

The timeline allows Parliament to consider and approve the proposed expenditure before the start of the new financial year on January 1, 2027.

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