2025 Budget presentation live coverage by Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson underwear; many express excitement over removal of taxes in Ghana
Broadcast live across multiple platforms, including JoyNews and Ghana Trends Media, the presentation marked the Mahama administration’s first comprehensive financial roadmap since taking office.
With Ghana grappling with persistent inflation, a volatile cedi, and mounting public debt, all eyes were on Dr. Forson as he outlined bold measures to reset the economy.
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The live coverage captured a mix of optimism and scrutiny as Dr. Forson detailed key initiatives aimed at balancing fiscal discipline with social welfare. Among the highlights were a 33% increase in the school feeding program budget, raising the daily allocation per child from GHC1.50 to GHC2.00, and significant investments in agriculture to bolster food security and reduce import reliance.
He also announced the scrapping of the controversial betting tax and COVID-19 levy, fulfilling campaign promises that resonated with traders and youth during his pre-budget engagements at Makola Market and on X Spaces.
However, the minister cautioned that stabilizing the exchange rate and curbing inflation would require tough expenditure cuts across ministries, a move already sparking debate among analysts who fear it could strain public sector workers. As the cameras panned across a packed Parliament, the tension was palpable—Ghanaians were eager to see if these measures would deliver tangible relief.
Initiatives by Ministerof Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Prior to 2025 Budget Presentation
Beyond the numbers, Dr. Forson’s presentation was a masterclass in public engagement, reflecting weeks of dialogue with citizens.
The minister leaned heavily on recommendations from the National Economic Dialogue held earlier in March, promising to integrate solutions proposed by economists, traders, and informal workers into the fiscal framework.
Live reactions on social media platforms like X showed a divided audience—some praised the participatory approach, with one user noting, “Finally, a budget that listens to the streets,” while others questioned the feasibility of ambitious reforms amid a distressed economy.
