Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has underscored the central role of domestic revenue mobilisation in achieving the government’s ambitious 2026 economic transformation agenda.
Speaking at the KPMG–UNDP 2026 Post-Budget Forum themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation,” Mr. Sarpong said every major initiative outlined in the 2026 Budget would depend on Ghana’s ability to significantly improve its revenue performance.
According to him, the country’s aspirations for expanded infrastructure, stronger social services, and accelerated development cannot materialise without a stronger revenue base.
“If we are going to get out there and do all the nice initiatives that have been catalogued in the budget, it is going to anchor on making sure that we drive growth and improvement in our domestic revenue mobilisation, and that anchors the very transformation that we are looking for,” he said on Monday, November 17.
“Without the revenue we will not be able to build our schools, we will not be able to build hospitals, and we will not be able to provide the essential services.”
His remarks come in the wake of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. The Budget, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” signals a shift from economic recovery to long-term productivity and resilience.
Dr. Forson highlighted Ghana’s progress in restoring fiscal discipline, stabilising the cedi, reducing inflation, and rebuilding investor confidence. He described the new phase as a national reset, saying “confidence is returning” and “the Black Star is rising once more.”
The 2026 Budget focuses on sustaining fiscal discipline, responsible debt management, and targeted investments in infrastructure and agriculture to accelerate job creation. It also prioritises improvements in education, healthcare, and national security to foster inclusive growth.
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