Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that public funds are safe under his stewardship, stressing that the responsibility of a Finance Minister goes beyond spending but involves protecting the resources entrusted to the office.

Delivering the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said every cedi collected through taxes, borrowed or spent comes with a responsibility to ensure it is used wisely and in the national interest.

“The true measure of a Finance Minister is not how much he spends, but how faithfully he protects the resources entrusted to him,” he told Parliament.

According to him, public funds do not belong to government officials but to the people of Ghana, and must therefore be managed with honesty, accountability and prudence.

“My assurance to this House and to every Ghanaian is simple: your money is safe,” Dr Forson said.

He added that under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the economy is in safe hands, pledging to continue managing the country’s finances responsibly.

The Finance Minister said government will remain transparent about the state of public finances and will communicate both achievements and challenges honestly to Ghanaians.

“We will neither conceal our challenges nor exaggerate our successes. Trust is built on truth, and truth must remain the foundation of sound economic management,” he said.

Dr Forson emphasised that economic stability requires continuous commitment through prudent financial management, fiscal discipline and accountability.

He said government’s focus is not only on celebrating recent economic gains but also on preserving them for future generations.

“Ghana is not going back! Under the leadership of President Mahama, and with the determination of the Ghanaian people, Ghana is moving forward, steadily, honestly and together,” he stated.

The Finance Minister concluded his presentation by submitting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” to Parliament for consideration.

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