Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Ghanaians to set aside their differences and collaborate to find lasting solutions to the country’s economic challenges.

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Speaking at the National Economic Dialogue in Accra on Monday, he emphasized the need for a unified approach to tackling issues such as rising fuel prices and increasing electricity tariffs.

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Dr. Forson stressed that no single entity has all the answers and called for collective action to reset the economy and pave the way for sustainable growth.“The National Democratic Congress is committed to transparency, accountability and good governance,” he said, adding that the resetting was possible and called for discipline in the fiscal space to achieve success.

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The dialogue, modeled after a similar event held a decade ago in Senchi, Eastern Region, aims to assess the current economic situation, find solutions, and establish a roadmap for the future. One of its key objectives is to restore economic stability and improve the well-being of citizens.

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Dr. Forson underscored the significance of stakeholders' input in addressing pressing concerns such as soaring fuel prices and rising electricity tariffs, which continue to strain the economy.

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To demonstrate commitment to economic reform, the government has taken steps to reduce costs, including cutting down the number of ministers from 123 to 60 and implementing widespread budget reductions across government institutions.

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He reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, adding that restoring economic stability is possible with disciplined fiscal management. He also pointed out that weak fiscal policies over the past eight years have deepened the economic crisis, making it imperative to address the deficit.

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Chairman of the dialogue’s committee, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, expressed hope that the platform would become a permanent mechanism for shaping the country’s economic direction.

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