Accra, Ghana – Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu and a member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Hon. Atta Issah, has defended the government’s 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, insisting that it reflects a commitment to easing the financial burden on Ghanaians rather than imposing additional taxes.
Speaking ahead of the presentation of the budget review in Parliament, Hon. Atta Issah said the Finance Minister was not expected to introduce any new tax measures, emphasizing that the government remains focused on supporting citizens through ongoing economic challenges.
“At a time when people are struggling, you do not come and impose additional burdens on them,” he said, adding that the government has consistently maintained this approach.
The MP noted that this is the second consecutive budget in which the Finance Minister has presented fiscal measures without seeking additional revenue through new taxes. According to him, this demonstrates the government’s commitment to maintaining economic stability while protecting households and businesses from further financial pressure.
Hon. Atta Issah also expressed confidence that the Mid-Year Budget Review would place greater emphasis on development spending, including investments in flood mitigation projects, rural electrification, and the operationalization of the Women’s Development Bank.
He further argued that sustainable economic growth is built on stability, stressing that government policies are aimed at creating the conditions necessary for long-term development rather than pursuing short-term gains.
The 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to provide an update on the country’s economic performance during the first half of the year and outline government’s fiscal priorities for the remainder of 2026.
