{
  "id": 19514928,
  "title": "Minority Leader accuses Ato Forson of scheduling Budget statement when Ghanaians may be sleepy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/minority-leader-accuses-ato-forson-of-scheduling-budget-statement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T15:05:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/minority-leader-accuses-ato-forson-of-scheduling-budget-statement-when-ghanaians-may-be-sleepy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns over the scheduled time for the 2027 Budget presentation, warning that Ghanaians may be too tired to pay attention. The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to deliver the budget to Parliament at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin confirmed the evening presentation, stating there were \"good reasons\" for the decision. Afenyo-Markin questioned the choice, suggesting it could impact public engagement with the presentation. He argued that the Finance Minister's selection of 6:00 p.m. indicates a desire to have Ghanaians sleepy during the address, implying lack of confidence in his clarity. The Minority Leader also expressed worry that an evening presentation might prolong Parliament's session, potentially leading to an extended debate if disagreements arise. Afenyo-Markin emphasized the Minority's reluctance to engage in a debate over the timing at that moment, anticipating the Finance Minister's late night appearance. The presentation aims to detail the government's fiscal and economic policy goals for 2027.",
  "summary": "Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned the decision to schedule the presentation of the 2027 Budget for 6:00 p.m., suggesting that the timing could leave Ghanaians too tired to follow the Finance Minister’s address. The Finance Minister is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin announced on…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}