Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, lauded the 2024 budget, characterising it as a sound and pragmatic economic policy.

He underscored the significance of steering clear of excessive partisanship and encouraged all stakeholders to fulfil their responsibilities in order to attain the outlined objectives.

“…this economic policy is sensible and pragmatic; the budget is healthy and sensible. We all have a responsibility and we must live up to it so that we to achieve objectives. Let us avoid excessive partisanship,” he said.

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Parliament initiated discussions on the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy. To foster broad participation in the debate, specific time allocations have been proposed: 20 minutes for the seconder and Ranking Members of the Finance Committee, 15 minutes for other committee members, and 10 minutes for all other Members of Parliament (MPs).

The debate is structured around various sectors, including governance, security, public safety, finance, economy, energy, infrastructure, social sectors, local governance, youth, sports, tourism, and culture.

According to the proposed timetable, discussions on finance, agriculture, trade, and industry are slated for Tuesday.

Wednesday will centre on communications, energy, roads, works and housing, sanitation, and the environment.

Thursday's agenda includes education, health, employment, youth and sports, tourism, culture, and chieftaincy.

On Friday, the debate will pivot to governance, covering local government, the judiciary, defence, the interior, the Electoral Commission, the National Commission for Civil Education, and the Commission on Human Rights and Administration of Justice.