MAKE MEANINGFUL GAINS IN ORDER TO FULLY UNDERSTAND GOVERNMENT'S FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE YEAR - LEADERSHIP IN PARLIAMENT CHARGE MPs

Both majority and minority leadership in Ghana's Parliament has charged their colleague MPs to use post budget workshops to make meaningful gains in order to fully understand government's financial policies for the year. 

Speaking at the post budget workshop held in Accra, Parliament House, majority leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga stressed that MPs had a responsibility to either approve or reject the budget based on its alignment with national development priorities.
The leader of government business reiterated that however it is the responsibility of the House to review, understand, debate, and decide whether to approve or reject the budget. This process is critical to ensuring that government policies fulfill the commitments made to Ghanaian. 

He further urged the Majority Caucus to ensure that the budget aligned with the government’s ‘Reset Ghana’ agenda, aimed at revitalizing the economy

Minority leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin 
adding his voice supported this assertion adding that die to the technical nature of budgets, it is imperative for Members of Parliament to make full meaningful use of the workshop to be able to properly hold government’s feet to account.
Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin emphasised the importance of continuous learning in parliamentary governance.

He pointed out that MPs came from diverse professional backgrounds, making capacity-building essential for effective participation in budget debates.
He further commended the Speaker of Parliament for his leadership in organising the workshop and acknowledged the contributions of parliamentary staff in coordinating the program. 
He encouraged MPs, particularly first timers, to actively participate in the training sessions rather than viewing them as routine meetings.