We’ve Restored Economic Stability in Under 200 Days - Ato Forson
Finance Minister credits swift interventions for renewed confidence
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that the government has successfully restored economic clarity, certainty, and stability in less than 200 days since assuming office.
Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, 24th July, Dr Forson hailed the government’s focused and urgent response to the country’s economic challenges, claiming that early results are already visible and impactful.
“In less than 200 days, we have brought back clarity, certainty, stability and purpose to our economic policy in the nation,” he told lawmakers, amid optimism on the floor of Parliament.
Dr Forson stressed that the economic recovery was not an abstract claim, but one that could be felt by citizens, investors, and businesses across the country. “We have made significant progress, and the signs of recovery are obvious, evident, noticeable and visible, tangible — and they are being felt,” he stated.
The Minister credited the progress to a series of swift, targeted interventions aimed at stabilising the macroeconomic environment, restoring investor confidence, and repositioning the economy for inclusive growth.
Though he did not outline all the specific measures in his brief address, the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review is expected to detail how government strategies in areas such as fiscal discipline, inflation control, debt restructuring, and social protection have contributed to renewed momentum in the economy.
Dr Forson’s remarks come at a time when Ghana’s economy is under close observation by both domestic stakeholders and international partners, particularly following its IMF-backed recovery programme and recent reforms within the public finance system.
Observers say the tone of the Minister’s presentation signals confidence in the government's direction, though the coming months will be critical in validating the sustainability of the current recovery.
As Parliament prepares to debate the review, expectations remain high that the government will offer both transparency and reassurance, especially on job creation, cost of living, and access to credit.
Dr Forson ended his statement by reaffirming the government’s commitment to long-term economic transformation, anchored on stability, resilience, and shared prosperity.
