The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, fulfilling his constitutional obligation on behalf of the President to ensure fiscal transparency and accountability.
During the presentation, Dr Forson outlined key policy measures aimed at stabilising the economy and strengthening critical sectors. A major highlight was the government’s decision to phase out the double-track system, which he said had disrupted academic calendars and negatively affected learning outcomes.
He explained that the reforms form part of a broader programme designed to ensure that every Ghanaian child attends school full-time with dignity and safety.
The Finance Minister also announced a new directive from the President mandating all public schools, from basic to tertiary, to procure only staple food items produced locally. The initiative, dubbed the “Buy Ghana, Eat Ghana” policy, seeks to create a sustainable market for local farmers, enhance food security, and boost domestic production.
The presentation was attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asama, the Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority, the CEO of EXIM Bank, Sylvester Mensah, former Finance Minister Seth Terkper, former Trade Minister Ekow Spio-Garbrah, and the Special Envoy for Reparations, among others.
Adomonline’s photojournalist, Joseph Odotei, was in Parliament and captured these moments.
