The Minority leader Dr Cassiel Ato Baah, has raised concerns over the outgoing government’s proposal to purchase ships worth 140 million euros just three weeks before leaving office.
He described it as a fiscal strain on the incoming government, urging that such a major expenditure should be left to the new administration.
Speaking in Parliament, Forson emphasized that the government should not commit the next administration to such large financial obligations, particularly when there is no approved 2025 budget.
Forson also objected to the approval of tax exemptions that could result in a fiscal burden of $350 million for the next government.
“Mr. Speaker, the incoming government should be allowed to make decisions on such critical matters,” Forson stated.
“It’s wrong for an outgoing government to commit funds that could heavily impact the next budget.”
He further referred to a past incident in 2016 when a similar issue was raised regarding a water project in Damango, where it was agreed that such matters should be left for the new government to handle.
Forson argued that the Environmental Protection Agency bill, which only requires a third reading, could be dealt with before the government transitions, but other significant financial commitments should be postponed.
“The NPP is proposing to purchase ships worth 140 million euros at this time. It is very wrong for a government that is leaving office in three weeks to commit to such an expenditure.” – Ato Forson #GraphicOnline #dailygraphic pic.twitter.com/o5168XmRJz
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