Ghana’s mid-year budget review, which was expected to be presented before Parliament this week, was marred by controversy as the Minority in Parliament staged a dramatic walkout.
The Minority Caucus, led by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, announced the boycott before the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, was due to address the House. The Caucus cited concerns over the recent violence at the Ablekuma rerun.
Earlier, the Minority Caucus in Parliament requested to meet with President John Dramani Mahama on July 24, 2025, over what it has described as “issues of great public concern.”
Accordingly, the minority has presented a formal letter to the President ahead of the meeting that will hopefully be held to discuss the matters of national importance.
The letter, signed by Frank Annoh-Dompreh, and delivered to the presidency on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
In the brief but straightforward letter, the Minority underscored the urgency and importance of the issues they wish to raise, stating that they require “fair-minded leadership and definitive action” from the President.
“I write on behalf of Members of the Minority Caucus to respectfully notify you that we have arranged to present a formal petition to Your Excellency at the Jubilee House on Thursday, July 24, 2024.
“The petition details issues of great public concern that require your fair-minded leadership and definitive action to address the challenges they relate to,” the letter stated.
The request, made with diplomatic decorum, reflects growing concerns within the Minority over certain developments in the country, although the specific contents of the petition were not disclosed.
Annoh-Dompreh, who is also the MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri, concluded the correspondence by expressing confidence in the President’s responsiveness.
The Finance Minister proceeded with the presentation despite the Minority’s absence, outlining revised targets for inflation, revenue mobilisation, and spending adjustments.