The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr. Tiah Kabiru Mahama has emphasised that the 2025 Budget must address the critical needs and challenges of the Ghanaian people.

His comments come ahead of the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to Parliament today, 11th March 2025.

Speaking during an interview on JoyNews Am Show, Dr. Mahama stressed the importance of crafting a budget that aligns with the expectations of the Ghanaian people.

"The Ghanaian people were disappointed in the previous government, and that’s why they voted for the NDC. Now, they expect us to give them hope," he explained.

Dr. Mahama highlighted that the 2025 Budget should tackle the pressing issues facing the nation, including economic hardships, unemployment, and social challenges.

"My expectation is that the budget will address the hopes, aspirations, challenges, needs, and concerns of the Ghanaian people," he said.

He also pointed out that the 2025 Budget should reflect the promises made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the campaign.

"The budget should reflect the NDC’s campaign promises, including 'jobs, a 24-hour economy, and ensuring that one job is not done by three people,'" he added.

Dr. Mahama stressed that the budget must also address other key issues, such as tackling illegal mining (Galamsey), sustaining the Free Senior High School (SHS) education policy, and making the cost of living more bearable for Ghanaians.

"They campaigned on tackling Galamsey, sustaining Free SHS education, and reducing the cost of living to the bare minimum for the Ghanaian people. These are the things I think should be reflected in the 2025 Budget," he said.

He expressed optimism that the Finance Minister would prioritise the needs of the people in the 2025 Budget.

"My expectation aligns with that of the good people of Ghana. I look forward to seeing how the Finance Minister will articulate the views, concerns, and aspirations of Ghanaians and reflect them in the 2025 Budget," he concluded.