The government’s 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy will be presented to Parliament by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, on November 15, 2023.
Speaker of the House, Alban S.K. Bagbin, revealed this on Tuesday and indicated the budget presentation is a crucial exercise that requires the scrutiny and oversight of Parliament.
“We will have to examine the budget carefully to ensure that it meets the needs of all Ghanaians.”
“I believe this house will adopt a consultative and consensus-building approach throughout this process. We have shown enough capacity and experience in budget approval deliberations and this will be no different.”
He urged the house to expedite the passage of the budget bill, which would enable Parliament to hire more technical staff to comply with the requirements of recent legislations passed by the house.
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said the budget would reflect the government’s vision and priorities for the 2024 fiscal year.
“We are committed to delivering a budget that is responsive, inclusive and sustainable.”
“We will continue to pursue prudent fiscal policies that will support economic recovery, growth and development,” he said.