Politics

Former Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare says the 2026 Budget is unrealistic, inconsistent, and fails to address Ghana’s economic and infrastructure challenges

The Minority in Parliament is calling for Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to explain what they describe as harsh bail conditions keeping former appointees in prolonged custody

Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson has slammed the NPP’s economic mismanagement claims, stressing that Ghana’s rapid recovery is driven by discipline, prudent policies, and strong backing from Mahama

The Mahama administration has reinstated the free fertilizer programme for cocoa farmers with a GH¢5.1bn allocation in the 2026 budget. Finance Minister Ato Forson outlines major interventions to boost cocoa production and cut COCOBOD debt

The Minority in Parliament is pushing for a reduction in the 2026 Appropriation Bill after former Finance Minister Dr. Amin Adam revealed major revenue shortfalls and spending failures

Speaker Bagbin formally apologized to the judiciary for MPs’ discourteous conduct during the Chief Justice vetting, emphasizing Parliament’s respect, decorum, and commitment to proper institutional relations

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga petitions Speaker Alban Bagbin to refer Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to the Privileges Committee for allegedly defying a parliamentary resolution and undermining the authority of Parliament