The Minority in Parliament says it is ready for constructive engagement on the 2026 Budget but will only support policies that genuinely serve the national interest.

The assurance was given by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei at the opening of a post-budget workshop in Parliament on Friday.

Appiagyei, who spoke on behalf of the caucus, noted that while the Minority remains committed to productive debate, it will also insist on strict accountability from government.

“We will hold the government to account for every cedi approved,” she said, stressing that fiscal discipline and transparency are non-negotiable.

The three-day workshop brings together Members of Parliament, technocrats, and policy analysts ahead of next week’s formal debate on the budget. The session is designed to help MPs better understand the figures, policies, and economic assumptions contained in the statement presented on Thursday by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.

Dr Forson’s budget, the first full-year financial plan under his tenure, has already generated significant public interest, especially around spending priorities and the government’s commitments under the IMF programme.

Patricia Appiagyei said the Minority will assess each proposal based on its impact on ordinary Ghanaians, adding that the caucus will back any measure that promotes economic stability, job creation, and responsible spending.