Highlights of Ghana’s 2025 Budget Presented by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and reactions from Ghanaians including the opposition New Patriotic Party
Following the presentation of Ghana’s 2025 budget by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on March 11, 2025, Ghanaians have expressed a mix of optimism and skepticism. The budget, which scrapped controversial taxes like the E-Levy, Betting Tax, and Emissions Tax, has been hailed by many as a bold step toward economic relief and household income growth under President John Mahama’s leadership.
HIGHLIGHTS: Ghana’s 2025 Budget Presented by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson
Citizens on social media platforms, including X, have praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, with hashtags like #AbanPapaAba trending, reflecting widespread celebration among traders, youth, and low-income families who see the tax removals as a fulfillment of campaign promises to “reset” the economy.
Reason NPP must never be seen near power again… So who is lying?#AbanPapaAba pic.twitter.com/jFjdey337K
— POLITICAL EXPOSES (@PExposes) March 11, 2025
“President John Mahama will continue to rule Ghana. In fact, he will live beyond 92 years,” – A youth expresses his excitement after the government’s decision to scrap the betting tax and e-levy pic.twitter.com/cH4lbp8XUa
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 11, 2025
However, the budget has also faced sharp criticism, particularly from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), which claims that some taxes, such as the Betting Tax, were never implemented, labeling the announcements as deceptive.
Economists and analysts are closely monitoring the budget’s impact, with initial reports suggesting potential growth in disposable income but raising concerns about long-term sustainability. The Ghana Statistical Service’s recent data showing a 5.7% growth rate in 2024 has added context, but citizens remain divided.
