2023 Budget statement Archives

07 Dec

Parliament Has Done A Great Job By Passing The 2023 Budget- Alhaji Yussif Fofana

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The government spokesperson on social service Alhaji Yusif Fofana has applauding members on both sides of Parliament for approving the 2023 budget. Speaking on Movement in the morning show on movement TV and Wontumi Radio, Alhaji Yussif Fafona noted that Parliament has done a great job by passing the 2023 budget. He commended the government for doing a yeoman's job especially in these difficult times. He said that "we are not in normal times, and this is not about politics- The government is trying it's possible best to bring the economy back to normal. That is why the dept exchange…

01 Dec

There’s Hope In The 2023 Budget- Nkawkaw MP.

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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkawkaw, Honourable Joseph Frimpong, has stated that there is hope in the 2023 Budget. Speaking on Movement in the morning show on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, the lawmaker noted that the budget was read to address the difficulties we are facing as a nation- noting that he's glad the budget has given clear indication on government's ambition to end importation of many items in the country. Commending the government for taking such a bold step, he said this is a step in the right direction and will help with the development of the country. "If…

30 Nov

The 2023 Budget Statement Should Not Be A Subject Of Ridicule – Korsi Bodja

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The Volta Regional organizer for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Korsi Bodja has said that the 2023 budget statement shouldn't be a subject of ridicule. Explaining why the 2023 budget should not be ridiculed on the Movement in the morning show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV, he said that "two key items that are used to determine whether the budget is good or not is the expenditure line and the revenue line and the opposition NDC is taking advantage of the current economic hardship to ridicule and criticize the ruling government. However, thankfully Ghanaians have come to the realization that…

30 Nov

The 2023 Budget Is The Best So Far In The History Of Ghana- Paul Amaning

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A communications team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Amaning, has described the 2023 budget statement as the best so far in the history of Ghana. However, he was quick to add that the NPP ought to be very vigilant because the NDC is capable of doing everything possible to change the fortunes of the budget. In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement in the morning show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV, he said that "this is by far, a budget that inspires and gives hope than any other budget. We should however be very careful with the…

24 Nov

Cedi Depreciated By 53.8% In 2022 – Ofori-Atta

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Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has said Ghana’s currency lost its value against the major trading currencies by 53.8% since the beginning of 2022. This, he said is against the average 7% annual depreciation between 2017-2021. Presenting the 2023 Budget in Parliament on Thursday, the Minister said the uncontrolled demand for imports and foreign exchange accounted for the reduction in value of the cedi. “The demand for foreign exchange to support our unbridled demand for imports undermines and weakens the value of the cedi. This contributed to the depreciation of the Cedi which has lost about 53.8% of its value since…