Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The presentation is in accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), which requires the Finance Minister to present the annual budget to Parliament no later than November 15 each year.

The budget is expected to outline the government's plans for economic growth, job creation, revenue mobilisation and public spending.

Ghanaians will be looking out for measures to reduce the cost of living, support businesses and create employment opportunities.

Attention will also be focused on the government's proposed New Economy Programme and its plans to finance the initiative without resorting to additional borrowing.

Watch the livestream below:



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