The Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that the Mahama administration will remain mindful of their needs at all times.
He said the government will do all it can to truly represent the concerns of the people especially in the national budget.
He said this on his X page after an engagement with traders.
“We are deeply grateful to you all our compatriots at Makola who welcomed us with open hearts, sharing your thoughts, fears, challenges, and ideas. We assure you that we will always remain mindful of your needs as a government. we will do all we can to truly represent you. This is just the beginning of many meaningful engagements—we are here to serve you!” he wrote.
We are deeply grateful to you all our compatriots at Makola who welcomed us with open hearts, sharing your thoughts, fears, challenges, and ideas.
We assure you that we will always remain mindful of your needs as a government.
we will do all we can to truly represent you. This… pic.twitter.com/Bz0aHYU08e— Ministry of Finance, Ghana (@MoF_Ghana) March 8, 2025
In a subsequent session on X Spaces, hosted by social media influencer KalyJay, on Sunday, March 9 Dr Forson indicated that the government remains committed to open dialogue and continuous engagement with the people
“Thank you to the over 60,000 participants who joined our engagement on X! Your input is crucial, and this is just the start of more meaningful interactions. To ensure every voice is heard, we’ve shared a Google Form for those who couldn’t ask their questions directly. Your views matter! The government remains committed to open dialogue and continuous engagement with the people. Stay connected!” he wrote.
Thank you to the over 60,000 participants who joined our engagement on X! Your input is crucial, and this is just the start of more meaningful interactions.
To ensure every voice is heard, we’ve shared a Google Form for those who couldn’t ask their questions directly. Your views… pic.twitter.com/N06yMKZWHs
— Ministry of Finance, Ghana (@MoF_Ghana) March 9, 2025
During the engagement itself, Dr Forson acknowledged that, despite recent efforts, Ghana’s financial situation remains fragile.
He cautioned against complacency, stating, “Let me make this point: let’s not deceive ourselves that the country is out of the woods yet. Our economy is still in distress, and the first thing we will need to do is to take measures to bring us back to the stability that we deserve.”
He outlined the government’s commitment to implementing policies aimed at fostering economic stability.
These measures include efforts to control inflation, maintain a stable exchange rate, and create a predictable economic environment.
“What we can do is to put together a framework where there will be a stable exchange rate, stable inflation, and a stable economy,” he added.
Dr Forson further emphasised the government’s plan to reduce domestic borrowing, ensuring that more financial resources are made available to the private sector. He highlighted the importance of curbing government expenditure to facilitate business growth and economic expansion.
“It is very critical for the government to cut expenditure and reduce its appetite for borrowing. In doing so, there will be a lot more resources for the private sector to benefit from,” he stressed.
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