{
  "id": 15889684,
  "title": "GH¢24.8bn paid to statutory funds on time and in full — Ato Forson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/gh-24-8bn-paid-to-statutory-funds-on-time-and-in-full-ato-forson",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:48:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/gh-24-8bn-paid-to-statutory-funds-on-time-and-in-full-ato-forson"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "GH¢24.8bn paid to statutory funds on time and in full — Ato Forson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/gh-24-8bn-paid-to-statutory-funds-on-time-and-in-full-ato-forson-15897008",
        "published": "2026-10-21T13:56:44.000Z"
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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."
}