{
  "id": 12943617,
  "title": "Government inherited GH¢111bn debt burden but continues infrastructure projects – Lands Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/government-inherited-gh-111bn-debt-burden-but-continues",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-inherited-gh%c2%a2111bn-debt-burden-but-continues-infrastructure-projects-lands-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, revealed that the government has inherited a staggering debt burden of approximately GH¢111 billion, placing considerable strain on public finances. Despite this financial obligation and the billions of cedis allocated to debt servicing, the government has continued to embark on significant infrastructure projects throughout the nation. During an interaction with chiefs from the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area, Mr. Buah disclosed that the government had already paid over GH¢2 billion in debt obligations in 2025 and 2026. He further indicated that the government anticipates paying more than GH¢10 billion in debt repayment next year, emphasizing that the repayment schedule is an unavoidable obligation. \"All we have been doing is paying debt. Yet, in the midst of paying all the debt, we have been delivering several infrastructural projects,\" he noted. Mr. Buah contended that the financial commitments have not hindered the government from investing in infrastructure and other development initiatives. He affirmed the administration's commitment to utilizing available resources to tackle infrastructure deficiencies and enhance living conditions while simultaneously fulfilling the country's debt responsibilities. Mr. Buah's remarks coincide with ongoing deliberations surrounding public debt management and the government's capacity to strike a balance between debt servicing and its development objectives.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says the government inherited a debt burden of about GH¢111 billion, placing significant pressure on public finances. He said despite the debt obligations and the billions of cedis being committed to debt servicing, the government had continued to undertake major infrastructure projects across the country. Speaking during an…",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T17:02:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}