… In a letter to the Finance Minister on Thursday, FABAG described the reform as a major relief for an industry that has faced significant challenges since the 20% excise tax was introduced in 2023. …
… Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, September 10, Mahama Ayariga said he had discussed the proposed investment with the Finance Minister, who had expressed readiness to support the acquisition of the vehicles. …
… Madam Cudjoe-Ghansah explained that the approval of the ministers was important to the preparation of the 2027 national budget, which the Finance Minister is expected to present in November. …
… Awuttey commended the Finance Minister’s focus on fiscal discipline, noting that the decision to prioritise prudence over excessive spending reflects an attempt to restore stability. …
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the low attendance of government ministers in Parliament as the Finance Minister is set to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, describing the empty seats on the Majority side as a sign of how seriously the governme …
… Mr Amissah said President John Mahama directed the Finance Minister in March 2025 to support the flood response committee with resources from the GARID facility after it was established. …
Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister, Dr Theo Acheampong, has clarified that Ghana’s recent early debt settlements should not be interpreted as a sign that the country is preparing to return to the international bond market anytime soon. …
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of introducing new taxes while claiming credit for abolishing what it described as nuisance taxes. …
… He argued that the reporting structure of the office, which places it under the supervision of the Finance Minister, undermines its credibility and effectiveness. …
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has welcomed the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, which is expected to take effect from October 1, 2026, following Parliament's passage of a new Excise Duty Act and presidential assent. The Association said the reform would support local value addition, manufacturing, employment creation and economic growth.
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has welcomed the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, which is expected to take effect from October 1, 2026, following Parliament's passage of a new Excise Duty Act and presidential assent. The Association said the reform would support local value addition, manufacturing, employment creation and economic growth.
The government plans to phase out Aboboya tricycles and introduce purpose-built waste collection vehicles, transfer stations within five kilometres of communities in major cities, and electronic payments via mobile money. The Finance Minister has expressed readiness to support the acquisition of the vehicles, according to Mahama Ayariga.
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of wasting about 75 percent of the five-day recall period, saying little progress has been made on the three main items of business—the Depositors Protection Amendment Bill, ministerial appointments, and Supreme Court nominees—that necessitated the recall.
Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Fred Kwashie Awuttey says Ghana's economy is showing signs of stability but has not fully recovered from the recent downturn, and that more work is required to strengthen the country's economic position. He commended the Finance Minister's focus on fiscal discipline but cautioned that this alone does not mean the economy has completely turned the corner, citing concerns about weak revenue mobilisation.
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the low attendance of government ministers in Parliament during the Finance Minister's presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying the empty seats on the Majority side show how seriously the government regards the budget.
Dr. Gideon Boako, a new MP for Tano North Constituency, has completed one year in Parliament, characterized by parliamentary contributions and development projects including dormitory blocks at Bomaa Senior High School, boreholes in over 45 communities, security service recruitment of 60-plus young people, and direct educational support for 127 students.
Ghana's Ministry of Finance alleges that the Akufo-Addo administration diverted $65 million from a World Bank-funded flood protection project (GARID) to finance Covid-19 activities. The Technical Advisor also cited another World Bank project where almost GH¢1 billion was spent on travel in 2024.
Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister Dr Theo Acheampong said Ghana's recent early settlement of $700 million in Eurobond obligations—comprising $525 million in principal and $175 million in interest—should not be read as a signal the country is preparing to return to the international bond market. He stated the early payments aim to reduce future debt service costs and signal commitment to honouring obligations, with any market return dependent on timing and broader economic conditions.
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of introducing new taxes while crediting itself for abolishing nuisance taxes. He cited the Energy Sector Levy (Dumsor Levy), extensions of the Growth and Sustainability Levy and Special Import Levy beyond their original expiry dates, and a 15 per cent VAT charge on life insurance services as examples of new or extended levies introduced under the current administration.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the newly enacted Value for Money Office Act, 2026, could become a tool for legitimising corruption in Ghana's public procurement system rather than preventing it, arguing that the office's placement under the Finance Minister's supervision undermines its independence and credibility.
The Bank of Ghana published audited 2025 financial statements on 1 May 2026, showing a net loss of $1.25 billion and total comprehensive losses of $2.80 billion; cumulative negative equity reached approximately $9 billion, widening from $3.99 billion the previous year.