The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has questioned the decision by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to schedule the presentation of the upcoming national budget for 6:00 PM.
Expressing deep skepticism over the unusual evening timetable, the Minority Leader asked whether the government is deliberately trying to present crucial financial policies at a time when most citizens are fatigued or asleep.
The Minority Leader questioned why an important national event such as the budget reading—traditionally held during daytime parliamentary sessions—was pushed into late evening
Afenyo-Markin openly probed the Finance Minister’s motives, asking what the ministry might be attempting to avoid by presenting complex fiscal policies when public attention is low.
He cautioned that proceeding with a 6:00 PM delivery risks dragging discussions into late hours of the night, depriving the public of fully following the government’s tax and spending proposals for the coming year.
“We find it strange that Finance Minister has chosen to present the budget at 6PM. Does he want Ghanaians to be asleep during his presentation? What is he afraid of?- Afenyo-Markin said
