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Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana is recovering from its economic crisis and is now better positioned for growth, but has warned that the progress made could be lost if the country fails to maintain economic stability.
He said the government had laid the foundation for the economy to grow and move towards a stronger recovery.
“Today we have turned the tide. We are moving the right direction. And I can assure you that based on the foundation that we have laid, this country is ready to take off,” Dr Forson said.
However, he stressed that the government must proceed with caution, noting that the gains made so far depended on maintaining stability in the economy.
“And we will take off cautiously. Bear in mind that all the gains we have made is dependent on us maintaining the macroeconomic stability,” he cautioned.
Dr Forson urged the government to protect the progress achieved while building on the foundation already laid.
He said the country must not lose sight of the measures that had helped improve the economy.
The Finance Minister also reminded government officials and Members of Parliament that they were elected to address the economic challenges Ghana faced.
“We were elected to come and save a country in crisis. Don’t forget that. President Mahama and his members of parliament were elected to save this country because Ghana was in a crisis. Let us not forget that,” he said.
Dr Forson added that the government had a collective responsibility to deliver on its promises and meet the expectations of Ghanaians.
“Together, we have a responsibility. A responsibility to work to the satisfaction of the people of Ghana,” he said.
Source:Omanghana
