Audio By Carbonatix
Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Stephen Amoah has acknowledged that some aspects of the 2025 Budget presented by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, if effectively implemented, could significantly benefit the country.
He has some reservations, however, about some aspects of the budget.
Mr. Amoah made these comments during an appearance on Newsfile on JoyNews on Saturday, March 15.
He said, "There are many aspects of the budget with which I disagree, but there are a few that, if implemented properly, could help us."
He added, "Let's wait and see. I am not saying this in anticipation of a negative outcome; I want to see the implementation, the fulfilment, and adherence to the plans."
The legislator for Nhyiaeso in Kumasi, Ashanti region also argued that "Some of the government’s expenditure patterns, particularly when it comes to government machinery, don’t necessarily reflect a government that is cautious about spending."
His remarks come amid ongoing discussions regarding the budget’s potential impact on the country's economy and its citizens.
The 2025 budget has sparked intense debate, with various stakeholders examining its ability to address key national challenges, including economic growth, infrastructure development, and social welfare.
Latest Stories
-
From Aid to Autonomy: Why Ghana must build self-reliance through health, research, and mining-led industrialisation
5 minutes -
“Do Better” — Azamati criticizes Sports Ministry after historic relay feat
38 minutes -
Abdul Rasheed Saminu slams Ghana Sports Ministry over travel arrangements after World Relays success
57 minutes -
It will be a beautiful story if Wendy Shay wins TGMA Artiste of the Year – Reggie Rockstone
58 minutes -
NAIMOS bust galamsey syndicate at Ntabanu and Nyameadom, 7 arrested
1 hour -
NAIMOS, Blue Water Guards arrest 8, seize excavators in night raid at Mpatasie and Odaho
1 hour -
How Stephen Appiah’s words kept Kyereh going through three-year injury struggle
1 hour -
Damang Gold Mine: A product of continuity in Government for national development
1 hour -
‘We know how to do it now’ – Azamati hails Ghana’s 4th straight World Championships qualification
2 hours -
Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
2 hours -
Joseph Paul Amoah hails Ghana relay team after historic World Championships qualification
2 hours -
Promasidor Ghana mourns sales lead killed in Koforidua-Tafo highway crash
2 hours -
Promasidor Ghana marketing manager killed in Koforidua highway crash
2 hours -
Ghana moves up global press freedom rankings as GJA marks World Press Freedom Day
3 hours -
Ghana’s 4x100m relay team makes history with fourth straight World Championships qualification
3 hours