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Leadership to deliver closing statements on 2026 Budget today
The Leadership of Parliament has informed all stakeholders that leaders from both sides of the House will deliver their official comments on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy today, Thursday, November 27, 2025.
This final statement will mark the formal conclusion of the general debate on the Budget and provide strategic guidance for the next phase which includes committee-level scrutiny and sectoral implementation.
Over the past few weeks, Members of Parliament have engaged in extensive analysis, consultations, and constructive review of the Budget.
The Leadership’s concluding remarks will highlight key insights, priority areas across sectors, and the strategic direction envisioned for the 2026 fiscal year.
Stakeholders are encouraged to pay close attention to the address and prepare for subsequent internal briefings.
President John Dramani Mahama was today accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Belarusian Presidential Palace, where he held bilateral discussions with President Alexander Lukashenko as part of his State Visit to the Republic of Belarus.
The engagements culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation between Ghana and Belarus in key areas of mutual interest.
The agreements cover the establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation in Trade and Economic Affairs, enhanced collaboration between the respective Chambers of Commerce of both countries, and cooperation in the field of agriculture.
The MoUs were signed on behalf of Ghana by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; Ghana’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Mr. Jehu Appiah; and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku.
The agreements reflect the shared commitment of Ghana and Belarus to deepen bilateral relations, expand economic opportunities, and advance cooperation in sectors that support sustainable growth and development.
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has broken ground on a modern 1,500-seater multipurpose assembly hall and a secured main gatehouse for New Edubiase Senior High School, in the Adansi South District.
The project, being executed by local contractor AA Engineering and Construction, is expected to be completed within 17 months and forms part of the Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) — a strategic framework for delivering sustainable development in its host communities.
Beyond the expansive assembly hall, the facility will house a fully integrated administrative complex featuring a dedicated sound room, a 16-seater staff eatery, and suites for the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster, a bursar’s office, an 18-seater conference room, a 24-seater staff common room, six faculty office spaces and ancillary stores and washrooms.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Mine’s Director of Sustainability Management, Edmund Oduro Agyei, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving educational outcomes in host communities through impactful and sustainable investments.
The Edubiasehene, Guahyia Oduropanin Birikorang, commended the Mine for the investment, saying the project demonstrated that the company’s development agenda extended well beyond its immediate operational areas.
The Headmaster of New Edubiase SHS, Mr Christopher Appiah Mensah, described the intervention as timely and transformative, noting it would address longstanding infrastructure deficits, improve conditions for teaching and learning, and create adequate space for academic and social gatherings.
“This will greatly enhance administrative efficiency and improve the overall welfare of both staff and students,” he said.
The facility is also expected to boost the school’s capacity to host national examinations and major events, and strengthen its standing as a centre of academic excellence within the district.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
