Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reaffirmed the Mahama administration’s commitment to putting the needs of Ghanaians first.

He highlighted the government’s determination to ensure that national budget decisions genuinely reflect the concerns of the people.

Dr. Forson shared this message on his X page following a discussion with traders at Accra’s Central Business District.

“We are deeply grateful to you all our compatriots at Makola who welcomed us with open hearts, sharing your thoughts, fears, challenges, and ideas. We assure you that we will always remain mindful of your needs as a government. we will do all we can to truly represent you. This is just the beginning of many meaningful engagements—we are here to serve you!” he wrote.

We are deeply grateful to you all our compatriots at Makola who welcomed us with open hearts, sharing your thoughts, fears, challenges, and ideas. We assure you that we will always remain mindful of your needs as a government. we will do all we can to truly represent you. This… pic.twitter.com/Bz0aHYU08e— Ministry of Finance, Ghana (@MoF_Ghana) March 8, 2025

Speaking during a follow-up session on X Spaces with social media influencer KalyJay on Sunday, March 9, Dr. Forson reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering continuous engagement and open dialogue with the public.

“Thank you to the over 60,000 participants who joined our engagement on X! Your input is crucial, and this is just the start of more meaningful interactions. To ensure every voice is heard, we’ve shared a Google Form for those who couldn’t ask their questions directly. Your views matter! The government remains committed to open dialogue and continuous engagement with the people. Stay connected!” he wrote.

Dr. Forson acknowledged that Ghana’s financial state remains fragile, despite recent interventions.

He urged caution, warning against complacency, “What we can do is to put together a framework where there will be a stable exchange rate, stable inflation, and a stable economy”.

He further emphasized the importance of reducing domestic borrowing to allow greater financial resources to reach the private sector.

Additionally, he highlighted the need for prudent government spending as a means to stimulate business growth and economic expansion.

“It is very critical for the government to cut expenditure and reduce its appetite for borrowing. In doing so, there will be a lot more resources for the private sector to benefit from,” he stressed.