The government has allocated GH¢10.1 billion to the Ministry of Defence in the 2027 Budget to strengthen the operational capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces and support efforts to protect the country.

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, announced the allocation during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Explaining the allocation, Dr Forson said the funding was intended to support the Armed Forces in carrying out their constitutional responsibility of protecting Ghana.

“Mr Speaker, we have allocated GH¢10.1 billion to the Ministry of Defence to support the Armed Forces in protecting our country,” he said.

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As part of the expenditure, the government has set aside GH¢405 million for the purchase of two offshore patrol vessels for the Ghana Navy to strengthen maritime security.

The vessels are expected to enhance the Navy's ability to monitor Ghana's maritime territory, conduct patrols and safeguard the country's interests at sea.

The government has also earmarked GH¢1 billion for the development of forward operating infrastructure, enhanced security along the northern borders, the construction of new military barracks and an electronic warfare centre.

The 2027 Budget was presented in accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921).

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Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presents the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy