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2025 Budget: Finance Minister manipulated data – Amin Adam

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Karaga Member of Parliament, has accused Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson with falsifying economic data in order to deceive Ghanaians about the status of the economy that the current government inherited. After the 2025 Budget was submitted to...

‘Almost every promise is being fulfilled’ – Ayariga hails 2025 Budget

Mahama Ayariga, the majority leader, has hailed the 2025 budget, saying it demonstrates the Mahama government's dedication to fulfilling its commitments. Ayariga said the budget gives ordinary Ghanaians hope and implements important economic reforms after Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson delivered the budget...

Asantehene destools Mpasaasohene over illegal mining and other offences

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has overthrown Nana Amofa Twumasi II, the Ashanti region's Mpasaaso No. 2 chief, on a number of charges, including his alleged involvement in illegal mining. He is also accused of having a dubious royal ancestry and failing to...

Bill to scrap E-levy, betting tax likely to be laid in Parliament on Wednesday – Finance Minister

According to the Finance Minister, the administration intends to eliminate a number of taxes, such as the COVID-19 Levy, the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), and the 10% betting tax on lottery winnings. On Wednesday, March 13, these bills are anticipated to be presented to...

”We didn’t implement betting tax” – Former Finance Minister

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister has openly declared that the former NPP administration led by former President Akufo-Addo and Bawumia did not implement the betting tax. His comments comes after Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson presented the Nation’s fiscal policy for 2025...

It will take 12 years to complete 55 stalled projects – Ato Forson

According to Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the IMF-supported program's limitations and the restructuring of bilateral creditor debt will make it take at least 12 years to finish the 55 projects that the previous government put on hold. The debt restructuring process has...