The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu says Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson laid bare all there is to know about the national economy in his presentation of the 2025 Budget statement, suggesting that he hid nothing much like a woman in labour.
Appearing on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on March 12, to discuss the 2025 Budget, Mr. Iddrisu shared his thoughts on a variety of issues, from Education, Energy, Agriculture, and Health.
Mr. Iddrisu described the budget as a sobering reflection of the current state of Ghana’s economy, explaining that Dr. Forson’s budget painted a concerning picture for the country, revealing an economy burdened by overwhelming debt.
“What we witnessed was an economy burdened by debt, an economy in crisis, one that is on the verge of failing,” Mr. Iddrisu remarked.
While acknowledging modest growth figures, Mr. Iddrisu made it clear that growth alone cannot be seen as a true improvement in the living standards of Ghanaians.
Growth alone,” he said, “is not enough. It does not reflect the deep challenges that Ghanaians continue to face in their daily lives.”
A significant concern for Mr. Iddrisu was the state of the cocoa sector, which has long been a cornerstone of Ghana’s economy.
He posed a critical question: “How is it that the Cocoa Board, once the backbone of our economy, is now struggling?”
