The Member of Parliament for Kpando, Sebastian Deh has outlined job creation, relief from rising living costs and accountability in public spending as three key priorities he expects the Finance Minister, Dr Casiel Ato Baah Forson to address in the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to be presented to Parliament.
Ahead of the presentation, the MP said his attention would be firmly on whether the government’s proposed fiscal measures would translate into tangible economic benefits for ordinary Ghanaians, particularly young people, farmers and local businesses.
In a post on his social media handle ahead of the budget presentation, the legislator said although the government was presenting the budget against the backdrop of a stabilised economy and declining inflation, the ultimate test of economic recovery must be its impact on livelihoods.
He identified employment opportunities for the youth, improved incomes for farmers and targeted support for Ghanaian businesses as essential measures that should feature prominently in the government’s economic priorities.
He particularly highlighted the aspirations of young people in Kpando, including those in Kpando Torkor, and farmers in Gbefi, emphasising the need for policies that create sustainable employment and strengthen agricultural livelihoods.
On the cost of living, the MP called for measures that would ease the financial burden on households and businesses, cautioning against the introduction of harsh new taxes that could further strain ordinary citizens.
He also urged the government to prioritise the completion of ongoing development projects, particularly those connected to agribusiness, arguing that completing existing investments would be important to translating public expenditure into economic opportunities.
The Kpando legislator further placed public financial management and accountability at the centre of his expectations, calling for practical safeguards to ensure that additional financial resources injected into the economy are properly managed.
He advocated stronger parliamentary oversight, including empowering Parliament to track public expenditure and strengthening the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to ensure that public funds are accounted for and instances of financial misappropriation are appropriately pursued.
According to him, economic recovery must be accompanied by greater transparency and discipline in the management of public resources to ensure that the benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.
“Simply; tomorrow my attention will be focused on Jobs, Prices, and Accountability,” he stated.
The MP’s expectations come as the Finance Minister prepares to present the 2027 Budget Statement to Parliament under the government’s economic recovery and transformation agenda.
His three-point focus places the spotlight on a key question confronting the budget: how will the gains from macroeconomic stabilisation translate into jobs, affordable living conditions and improved accountability in the management of public funds?
For constituents in Kpando, the anticipated measures on employment, agriculture and the completion of development projects will be particularly significant in assessing the budget’s direct impact on local economic opportunities.
By: Christian Kpesese
