President John Dramani Mahama
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will chair a special cabinet session on Friday, March 7, 2025.
In a Facebook post, Kwakye Ofosu added that he will hold a press briefing after the session to update the public on the outcomes and key matters arising during the week.
Prior to his announcement, the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, stated that the 2025 budget aims to shape a stronger future for all.
In a post on his X page, Dr. Ato Forson engaged the public by asking about their expectations for the budget.
He wrote, “With just five days to the presentation of Budget 2025 on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, anticipation is building, and we want to hear from you! What are your expectations for this year’s budget? What areas should be a top priority? Drop your thoughts in the comments! This budget is about shaping a stronger future for all—let’s talk about what matters most to you!”
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will present his first budget to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
The budget is expected to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the economy and outline the government’s policy proposals aimed at resetting and facilitating Ghana’s economic transformation in line with President Mahama’s vision.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who had earlier disclosed the budget presentation date at a media briefing following the government’s first Cabinet meeting, stated that the policies to be announced in the budget will be informed by recommendations from the just-ended National Economic Dialogue which took place from March 3 and 4, 2025.
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