The Member of Parliament for Ofoase/Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has reaffirmed the Minority’s commitment to closely examining the 2025 budget to ensure it delivers maximum benefits to Ghanaians.
He stressed that Parliament’s key duty is to critically assess the government’s programs, commitments, and corresponding budgets to guarantee their effectiveness and sustainability.
His comments come ahead of the highly anticipated budget presentation by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, set for Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
In a press release, the former Information Minister emphasized that the Minority will hold the government accountable and push for the fulfillment of promises made to Ghanaians.
“Our job as Parliament is to examine the commitments/programs and to examine the budgets for each of them. Our job is to assess, make recommendations, and, in the end, approve the policy and the budget,” he stated.
“We will bring to bear the knowledge we’ve acquired in government, the lessons from what went right and wrong in our era, and the feedback from our constituents in our assessment and approvals.”
Oppong Nkrumah further stressed that the transition from political rhetoric to practical governance was crucial for addressing national challenges.
“It’s good that finally the propaganda is going to give way to governance programs that can respond to the outstanding challenges our people face. We in the minority will do our part to help these programs succeed for the people of Ghana,” he added.
As the nation awaits the 2025 budget, the Minority’s pledge to conduct a thorough review sets the stage for intense parliamentary debate and accountability.
