Parliament has commenced debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, with the Minority and Majority taking opposing positions on the government’s economic policies, revenue mobilisation and development agenda.
Leading the debate for the Minority, former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei-Asare, questioned the government’s revenue generation strategy, arguing that there is a widening gap between revenue mobilisation and the implementation of development projects.
According to her, despite increased revenue measures, many promised projects have yet to materialise, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the government’s spending priorities.
She further criticised some of the government’s policies, saying they have placed additional pressure on businesses, particularly market women and small-scale traders, who continue to grapple with rising operational costs.
Defending the Mid-Year Budget Review, the Member of Parliament for Tain, Adama Sulemana, rejected the Minority’s claims, insisting that the current administration has delivered stronger economic performance and development outcomes than the previous government.
He maintained that the government’s policies are beginning to yield positive results, citing improvements in key economic indicators and ongoing development initiatives as evidence of the administration’s progress.
The debate is expected to continue, with more Members of Parliament contributing to discussions on the government’s fiscal performance, revenue outlook and expenditure plans for the remainder of the 2026 financial year.
Story by : Odeefuo Kwasi Berchie
