Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the incoming government is ready to manage the country’s finances, even though the current administration has failed to submit a mini-budget for the first quarter of 2025.

This follows the Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam's failure to present the mini-budget as the new government prepares to assume office.

In a statement, Dr. Forson raised concerns about the lack of preparation, which could cause disruptions to key services and place additional stress on citizens.

However, he emphasized that once Vice President-elect Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang takes office on January 7, 2025, she will have the authority to present the necessary budget to Parliament before it is formally passed.

Dr. Forson also made it clear that the outgoing Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government will be held accountable for any unfulfilled state commitments or obligations from January 1 to January 7, 2025.

The statement noted, “Comrades, there is no cause for alarm! Even though there will be no Minister of Finance on January 7, 2025, the Vice President can present the expenditure in advance of appropriation to Parliament at any time after being sworn in on January 7. Parliament will be properly constituted to expedite the approval process.”

“While we are deeply disappointed by this development, we caution the outgoing Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government that they will bear full responsibility for all unmet state commitments and obligations from January 1 to January 7, 2025.”