Callers to Mike FM’s BMBS urge goods price reduction ahead of mid-year budget review

As Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson prepares to present the much-anticipated 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament today, Ghanaians have taken to the airwaves to voice their expectations, concerns, and hopes for the country’s economic future.

Listeners of the Big Mike Breakfast Show on Mike 105.3FM shared a range of views during the popular Deep Dive segment aired Thursday morning. While some praised the government for recent economic progress, the majority expressed deep concern about the rising cost of living and called for urgent action.

“We are suffering too much. Prices keep going up every day. The Finance Minister should tell us something better today,” one caller lamented, echoing the sentiments of many Ghanaians feeling the pinch of inflation and high prices of essential goods and services.

Callers urged the Finance Minister to use the budget review to introduce bold policies that will bring down the cost of living, ease the burden on households, and restore economic confidence.

Another major topic of concern was the lack of infrastructure development in the Upper East Region. Several callers appealed to the government to prioritize the long-awaited construction of the Upper East Regional Airport — a project many believe is crucial for boosting economic activity and improving regional connectivity.

“The airport is very important for us. It will open up the region for business and make travelling easier. We want to hear something concrete about it in this budget,” one listener stated.

The Mid-Year Budget Review, which is currently being presented in Parliament, is expected to provide a comprehensive update of the country’s fiscal performance for the first half of the year, and outline revised macroeconomic targets, necessary expenditure adjustments, and new policy interventions aimed at stabilizing the economy and addressing urgent national challenges.

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