Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, on Wednesday, July 29, contributed to the debate on the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review presented by the Finance Minister.

Speaking in the Chamber, the Assin South MP called for greater alignment between government spending and the country’s most pressing security and social needs.

Rev Ntim Fordjour expressed concern over what he described as inadequate resourcing of key institutions, particularly in the security sector, despite increasing public concern about rising incidents of crime and conflict in some regions.

“We must not downplay the growing feeling of insecurity in many parts of the country. Our budgetary decisions must reflect this reality,” he said.

The Ranking Member also criticised the government’s handling of compensation and logistics for frontline security personnel.

“You cannot expect results from under-resourced police and military units. If we want peace and stability, then we must be prepared to invest accordingly,” he argued.

He further pointed to ongoing tensions in areas like Bawku as evidence that the government needed to rethink its strategy.

Beyond security, Rev Fordjour also questioned the government’s overall fiscal priorities, urging a shift towards social interventions that directly benefit the vulnerable.

“We must put people first. The numbers may look stable on paper, but the lived experiences of many Ghanaians tell a different story,” he said. His remarks were met with applause from members of the Minority Caucus.