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Finance Ministry urges public to submit inputs for 2026–2029 national budget
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) says it has begun the process of developing the 2026 to 2029 budget statement and economic policy to be presented to parliament on November 15th, 2025.
On the back of this, the ministry is calling on the general public to present requests for consideration in the 2026 to 2029 national budget.
The ministry said the call is in line with government responsiveness to the needs of the Ghanaian citizenry to deepen citizen participation in the budget process, as well as implement inclusive policies.
In a statement, the MoF expressed appreciation to business associations, recognized professional bodies, financial institutions, civil society organizations, faith-based organizations, and the general public for their invaluable contributions to the development of the national budget over the years.
The ministry urged the public to submit inputs electronically to bdu@mofep.gov.gh by close of Friday, 29th August 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Chief Imam issues disclaimer on unauthorised petitions
The Office of the National Chief Imam has warned Muslim organizations and individuals against issuing statements and petitions to the Government in his name without permission.
In a statement, the Chief Imam said he had observed that some groups had been circulating petitions, including a recent one on Hajj, using his name without authorization.
He stressed that such actions were unlawful and cautioned those involved to stop or face the law.
The Chief Imam reminded the public that on October 4, 2022, he, together with the National Imams of all Muslim sects, signed a deed and presented it to the Government at the Jubilee House.
The agreement recognised the National Muslim Conference of Ghana as the official body representing Muslims in their dealings with state institutions.
He urged that any petitions meant to be sent to the Government in his name should go through the National Muslim Conference of Ghana with the approval of the Advisory Board of his office.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Abronye remanded in police custody for one week
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been remanded into prison custody for one week.
He was brought before an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 12, 2025, on charges of offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace and publication of false news, which are classified as misdemeanours under Ghanaian law.
After hearing the case, the court ordered that he be kept in custody while investigations continue.
He is expected to reappear before the court on Thursday, September 19, 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
