Kofi Bentil Responds to TV3 Post on His Budget Comments, Says Full Truth Was Missed

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has reacted to the backlash that followed a TV3 Ghana post about his comments on the 2027 budget. He shared his response on his official Facebook page on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

TV3 Ghana had earlier published a graphic quoting Mr Bentil on the 2027 Budget and the new economy. The post was dated November 14, 2026. It said Finance Minister Ato Forson should stay focused and resist pressure to stray from his plans. It added that if he stays the course, he could become one of Ghana’s best Finance Ministers.

The post drew strong reactions from many Ghanaians online. Some people appeared to read the quote as a full endorsement of the Finance Minister, and the discussion quickly grew into a wider debate.

In his response, Mr Bentil said the media outlet missed an important part of what he said. According to him, the post took one portion of his remarks and ignored the rest. He accused those behind it of running away with only what they wanted.

Mr Bentil insisted that he stands by everything he said. He explained that his full position can only be understood by watching the complete video of his comments. He encouraged the public to watch it and appreciate the full truth, rather than rely on a short quote.

He also referred people to a post by Mr Baldwin Addo on the wall of Kay Codjoe. He suggested that Mr Addo also missed the point in his own reaction. He urged his followers to read that post as well.

The incident shows how a short quotation can change the meaning of a longer discussion. It also shows how quickly a single graphic can spread and shape public opinion.

As the debate continues, Mr Bentil’s call is clear. He wants Ghanaians to consider his full remarks before forming a final view.

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