Prioritise jobs, healthcare funding and realistic road projects in 2027 budget – Effia MP to Gov’t

Atiwa East Member of Parliament Abena Osei-Asare has called for the 2027 budget to be honest and transparent about the country's economic situation. In a statement ahead of the budget presentation by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Osei-Asare emphasized that the document must set out clear figures on revenue, expenditure, and debt. She expressed that the people of Ghana need a budget they can trust, one that reveals the truth about earnings, spending, and indebtedness.

The former Deputy Minister for Finance highlighted that businesses continue to face challenges due to high taxes, expensive credit, and the overall high cost of conducting business. Osei-Asare stressed the need for the budget to address these issues by reducing the tax burden, supporting the private sector to create jobs, and ensuring prudent use of state funds.

In addition to economic stability, Osei-Asare urged the government to focus on agriculture, industry, and the youth. She reaffirmed that jobs remain the most pressing expectation among Ghanaians. To restore confidence, Osei-Asare advocated for discipline in public spending and transparency in procurement processes. She stressed that the budget must not be merely filled with slogans but must deliver tangible benefits such as job creation, affordable prices, and a stable economy that serves the interests of all citizens.