10 Days to Budget 2025: Ato Forson Prepares to Present Mahama’s First Budget

With just ten days to go, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reminded Ghanaians that he will present the first full budget of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Dr. Forson emphasized the government’s commitment to economic resilience, social progress, and shared prosperity. He assured citizens that Budget 2025 would set the tone for the country’s economic transformation under the Mahama-led administration.

“As we enter the final phase of preparations, our focus remains steadfast on delivering a budget that fosters growth, development, and opportunities for all,” he wrote. “The countdown has begun!”

Expectations for Budget 2025

This highly anticipated budget follows the approval of a GH₵68 billion mini-budget earlier this year, which covered government expenditures for the first quarter. The full budget will now outline President Mahama’s economic roadmap, detailing policies to address pressing challenges such as inflation, debt sustainability, and job creation.

Ahead of the budget presentation, the government has been engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to refine fiscal strategies that align with Ghana’s economic recovery efforts. The discussions with the IMF signal the administration’s intent to balance fiscal discipline with growth-oriented policies.

Resetting Ghana’s Economy

Under President Mahama’s Resetting Ghana Agenda, the government has already made strides in stabilizing the economy. One of the most notable achievements in the administration’s first 50 days has been the sharp decline in treasury bill rates, which experts attribute to renewed investor confidence and prudent fiscal management.

With treasury bill rates dropping significantly—91-day T-bills from 28.34% to 20.79% and 364-day T-bills from 30.17% to 22.69%—Ghanaians are looking forward to policies that will further ease economic pressures.

All Eyes on March 11

As the countdown continues, Ghanaians from all sectors—business owners, civil servants, investors, and households—will be keenly watching to see how the government plans to manage revenue generation, public expenditure, and debt obligations.

Dr. Forson has assured that updates will be provided in the coming days as the government finalizes key aspects of the budget.

Budget 2025 will be a defining moment for Ghana’s economic future, and on March 11, all eyes will be on Parliament as the Finance Minister unveils the policies and plans that will shape the country’s financial direction under President Mahama’s leadership.

Stay tuned for more updates.