Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has held a meeting with market women, head porters, and traders at Makola Market to discuss their concerns and expectations ahead of the 2025 Budget presentation.
Describing the engagement as insightful, Dr. Forson acknowledged the crucial role these traders play in Ghana’s economy.
“It was a privilege to interact with these hard-working Ghanaians who break their backs daily to support our economy,” he said.
Dr. Forson, accompanied by his deputy Thomas Nyarko Ampem, engaged with the traders on pressing economic issues, including the impact of inflation, taxation, and limited access to credit on their businesses.
He assured them that their concerns would be taken into consideration in shaping government policies for the upcoming budget.
“Their expectations ahead of Budget 2025 will help shape our shared future,” Dr. Forson added.
The government has finalized the 2025 fiscal policy document, which will be presented to Parliament on March 11.
The document aims to promote economic stability and sustainable growth.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has reaffirmed the government’s decision to scrap the e-levy and betting tax, saying it is in line with the administration’s campaign promises.
“The President [John Mahama] has made it clear that he will deliver on the promises he made to Ghanaians. That includes removing the e-levy and betting tax,” he said in an interview.
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