Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened his presentation by describing government payments Ghana 2025 from the Consolidated Fund. He insisted these payments reflected deliberate investments that support the economy and improve living standards.
Dr. Forson noted that critics suggesting insufficient sectoral investment were mistaken. Substantial disbursements were made between January and June 2025 across priority areas.
“Rt. Hon. Speaker, contrary to the perception that we are not spending, we are indeed spending—and spending at the right places. We are making the right investments,” he said.
Breakdown of Major Disbursements (Government Payments) : January–June 2025
Dr. Forson revealed that a total of GH₵114.5 billion was released, with GH₵84.2 billion allocated to non-interest expenditures. Notable allocations include:
- US$700 million to settle Eurobond obligations
- GH₵10 billion paid to domestic bondholders
- GH₵2.9 billion to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF)
- GH₵2.7 billion to SSNIT
- GH₵9.1 billion to support the energy sector for stable power supply
- GH₵5 billion to clear arrears
- GH₵4.6 billion to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)
- GH₵1 billion to support the Free Secondary Education programme
- GH₵4.6 billion to the NHIS
- GH₵1.4 billion to settle NHIS claims
- GH₵252 million for vaccines and medicines procurement
- GH₵72.8 million for Capitation Grants
- GH₵477 million for LEAP beneficiaries
- GH₵895 million for the School Feeding Programme
- GH₵122.8 million for BECE registration
- GH₵300 million for the No Fee Stress Policy
- GH₵191.7 million for Teacher Training Allowances
- GH₵462.6 million for Nursing Training Allowances
- GH₵25 million to pay Assembly Members’ allowances
- GH₵21 million to support the National Apprenticeship Programme
- GH₵34.5 million to the Adwumawura Programme
- About GH₵2 billion to support MDAs operations
- About GH₵2 billion to recapitalise the National Investment Bank (NIB)
Fiscal Discipline and Strategic Focus
Dr. Forson emphasised that this government payments Ghana 2025 breakdown shows disciplined fiscal management and prioritised funding. He stressed that investments were directed toward sectors critical for public welfare and economic stabilization.
He concluded by reaffirming the administration’s mission to reset the economy for inclusive growth. “We are spending wisely, targeting the sectors that matter most to our people and our future,” he stated.
