The growth in the economy is not broad-based

He says that the growth that the government is touting is not reflected in the realities on the ground.

Without the president's backing, he said, it would have been difficult for the Finance Minister to achieve any success.

Prior to his comments, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem had said that the Mahama administration had taken a deliberate decision to cut waste from the system.

He made the point that Ghana is being invited to return to the market given the prudent economic management. However, the government does not intend to do so at the moment.

Under the Commitment Authorisation, all government agencies are required to submit a request to the Finance Minister for assessment and approval before committing the government to any financial transaction

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed that government’s new digital system for collecting Value Added Tax (VAT) from non-resident platforms is expected to generate about GH¢2.3 billion in its first full year of operation.

The growth we are recording as a Country is because we are spending wisely

"We are avoiding excessive borrowing."

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He says that for Ghanaians to appreciate the current situation, they need to remember where the country was heading under the previous administration.

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As a result, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) advocating for HIV and Tuberculosis convened on the sidelines of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on health.

The ceremonies paid tribute to the resilience, sacrifices and enduring legacy of African ancestors whose struggles for freedom continue to inspire generations across the continent and the African diaspora.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has strongly rejected allegations by the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Abena Osei-Asare that the institution siphoned public funds.

He urged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, truthfulness and accountability in the discharge of their duties.

The surge in crude prices has pushed up the cost of refined petroleum products on the international market, while higher freight and insurance charges have added further pressure on import costs.

This represents an important signal of fiscal discipline and suggests that Government has remained committed to financing the education sector as originally planned.

These are among a number of stricter, tougher, and more punitive measures to regulate the activities of Aboboya and Pragya riders, aimed at restoring sanity, enhancing road safety, and strengthening security within the municipality.