Finance Minister to present 2027 budget on November 12 

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is scheduled to present the Government's 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The presentation will be made in accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution, which requires the Minister responsible for Finance to submit the government's budget estimates and economic policy to Parliament for consideration.

The announcement was made on Friday by the Chairman of Parliament's Business Committee and Leader of Government Business, James Agalga, while presenting the Business Statement for the upcoming sitting week.

Mr Agalga disclosed that 6 ministers were expected to appear before the House during the second sitting week, ending Friday, November 13, to respond to 53 parliamentary questions, comprising 52 oral questions and one urgent question.

The ministers expected to answer questions are those responsible for Health; Education; Energy and Green Transition; Climate Change; Works, Housing and Water Resources; and Roads and Highways.

Mr Agalga, who is also the Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Builsa North, said Parliament would also consider various government business during the week, including policy statements, bills, motions and resolutions requiring the approval of the House.