GH¢24.8bn paid to statutory funds on time and in full — Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says government has paid GH¢24.8 billion to statutory funds since January 2026, on time and in full, after Q3 releases.
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, has reported that the government has successfully paid GH¢24.8 billion to statutory funds on time and in full since January 2026. This payment is aimed at supporting various essential services such as schools, healthcare, roads, and local development. Dr Forson emphasized that this change marks a significant departure from previous practices, which were marked by delays, capping, and arrears.
The announcement follows the release of the third-quarter statutory funds for 2026, which include contributions to the Ghana Education Trust Fund, the Free Senior High School Programme, the District Assemblies Common Fund, the National Health Insurance Fund, and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, among others. These payments are crucial as they ensure that statutory funds have the necessary resources to provide the essential services mandated by law, thereby directly impacting the daily lives of Ghanaians.
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