{
  "id": 452616,
  "title": "Gov’t cannot claim fiscal prudence by cancelling development projects – Gideon Boako",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/govt-cannot-claim-fiscal-prudence-by-cancelling-development-projects-452616",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T08:57:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/govt-cannot-claim-fiscal-prudence-by-cancelling-development-projects-gideon-boako/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MP Gideon Boako from Tano North has criticized the government's fiscal policy, contending that cutting public spending and delaying projects should not be deemed responsible financial management. While officials have highlighted a healthier government budget, Boako worries the improvements might merely stem from a lack of project execution rather than enhanced efficiency. According to an International Monetary Fund report, around 1,800 projects have been abandoned, and approximately 2,000 have been postponed or altered. These projects span essential infrastructure like roads, drainage systems, schools, hospitals, and agricultural facilities, which have direct impacts on communities and households. Boako questioned whether the government is genuinely improving its economic practices or if projects are simply failing to move forward. He likened the government's actions to a household maintaining a healthy budget by postponing necessary repairs. Boako emphasized that true fiscal responsibility requires a balance between curbing spending and investing in projects that create economic opportunities and enhance living conditions. He stressed that \"fiscal discipline should never become an excuse for development paralysis.\"",
  "summary": "The Tano North MP and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the government’s fiscal strategy, arguing that reduced public expenditure should not be celebrated as fiscal discipline when it results in the cancellation or postponement of development projects. Dr Boako said while the government has highlighted improvements in its […]",
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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."
}