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*Walewale MP Slams Government's Big Push Policy as Unrealistic* Hon Mahama Tiah Abdul Kabiru, Member of Parliament for Walewale, has criticized the government's Big Push poli *2026 Budget Debate: Abena Osei Asare Rounds on Govt's Galamsey Fight, Cites Inadequate Funding* The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Hon Abena Osei Asare, has expressed *Majority Leader Praises Finance Minister's Budget Presentation* The Majority Leader of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has commended the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

*Walewale MP Slams Government's Big Push Policy as Unrealistic* Hon Mahama Tiah Abdul Kabiru, Member of Parliament for Walewale, has criticized the government's Big Push poli

*Walewale MP Slams Government's Big Push Policy as Unrealistic* Hon Mahama Tiah Abdul Kabiru, Member of Parliament for Walewale, has criticized the government's Big Push policy, questioning its effectiveness in creating sustainable jobs and driving economic growth. Speaking in Parliament, Hon Kabiru expressed concerns that the policy's focus on constructing jobs, which account for 490,000 of the promised 800,000 jobs, is not a reliable means of providing decent and lasting employment for Ghanaians. Hon Kabiru doubts the government's ability to meet its revenue targets, citing a significant gap between projected revenue and actual collections. The MP highlighted the government's plan to borrow GHS 8 billion in 2027, GHS 8 billion in 2026, and GHS 9 billion in 2029, questioning the sustainability of such debt accumulation. He noted that only 54% of the allocated GHS 13 billion for the Big Push program has been spent, with plans to spend GHS 10 billion by year-end, falling short of

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*Walewale MP Slams Government's Big Push Policy as Unrealistic*

Hon Mahama Tiah Abdul Kabiru, Member of Parliament for Walewale, has criticized the government's Big Push policy, questioning its effectiveness in creating sustainable jobs and driving economic growth.

Speaking in Parliament, Hon Kabiru expressed concerns that the policy's focus on constructing jobs, which account for 490,000 of the promised 800,000 jobs, is not a reliable means of providing decent and lasting employment for Ghanaians.

Hon Kabiru doubts the government's ability to meet its revenue targets, citing a significant gap between projected revenue and actual collections.

The MP highlighted the government's plan to borrow GHS 8 billion in 2027, GHS 8 billion in 2026, and GHS 9 billion in 2029, questioning the sustainability of such debt accumulation.

He noted that only 54% of the allocated GHS 13 billion for the Big Push program has been spent, with plans to spend GHS 10 billion by year-end, falling short of expectations.

Mr Kabiru urged the government to prioritize effective implementation and accountability, rather than making unfulfilled promises.

His comments underscore growing concerns about the government's economic policies and their impact on Ghana's development.

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