Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed criticism of the 2026 Budget Statement, describing claims that it is “uninspiring” as “bizarre and completely unfounded.” 

Reacting on Metro TV on Friday, November 20, to comments made on the same programme by former Deputy Transport Minister and Gushegu MP, Alhassan Tampuli, Mr Kwakye Ofosu argued that the budget reflects a clear economic recovery path grounded in realistic policies.

He stated that the government had presented a balanced and forward-looking fiscal plan that prioritises stability, growth, and targeted support to key sectors. 

According to him, the budget includes several interventions aimed at strengthening the economy, improving revenue mobilisation, and protecting vulnerable groups. 

“It is difficult to understand how anyone can describe such a detailed and strategic document as ‘empty’,” he said.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu stressed that the budget’s focus on infrastructure, agriculture, and digital transformation demonstrates a deliberate effort by the government to address long-standing challenges. 

He argued that critics were refusing to acknowledge progress made over the past year and were instead engaging in partisan commentary. 

“If you refuse to see the evidence, that is not the budget’s fault,” he added.

Responding directly to Mr Tampuli’s assertion that the budget lacked fresh ideas, the Communications Minister insisted that the document contains clear policy prescriptions backed by funding commitments. 

He maintained that the measures outlined in the budget are designed to consolidate economic gains and ensure long-term stability. 

“This is one of the most coherent and impactful budgets we have seen in recent years,” he argued.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu concluded that while political debate is expected, criticism must be rooted in facts rather than rhetoric. 

He encouraged Ghanaians to examine the budget for themselves and judge its proposals based on their potential impact instead of relying on what he described as “misleading partisan commentary.”