Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister of Finance
Ghana’s economy is breathing again, stronger, steadier and full of promise, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said.
Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Dr Forson described the current economic trajectory as more than a recovery; he called it a reset, reflecting the resilience of a nation determined to overcome the challenges of the past.
There is no shortcut to responsible economic management – Ato Forson
“Ghana’s economy is breathing again, stronger, steadier and full of promise.
This is not just a recovery; it is a reset. It is the story of a nation that refused to stay down.
“This is a rebirth from the ashes of a daunting inheritance; a heavy burden laid
upon us by the previous administration”, he noted.
Dr Forson pointed out the sacrifices and resilience of ordinary Ghanaians, whose spirit has been tested by years of hardship, impoverishment and uncertainty.
“It is the story of Ghanaians who endured hardship with dignity and held on to hope when the road was rough,” he noted.
The finance minister stressed that fiscal discipline is the backbone of national progress.
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“There is no shortcut to responsible economic management. Never again must recklessness, waste, and indiscipline define how we handle the people’s money,” Dr Forson stated, affirming President Mahama’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of public finances.
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