Mid-Year Budget ends reckless borrowing era — Ekumfi MP

The Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, has stated that the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review marks a shift towards disciplined economic management and signals an end to what he describes as years of reckless borrowing and spending.

According to him, the budget review outlines clear expenditure priorities that will strengthen fiscal discipline and ensure the prudent management of public finances.

Speaking to Channel One News, Dr. Kwainoe said the government’s approach demonstrates a commitment to sustainable fiscal policies and responsible economic governance.

He commended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for what he described as a forward-looking approach to managing the economy, arguing that lessons from previous administrations are shaping the government’s current fiscal strategy.

“The Finance Minister is forward-looking and always thinking about what will make the economy stronger. He has learnt from history and made it clear that the days of running this country haphazardly, where borrowing and spending happened without discipline, are over,” he said.

Dr. Kwainoe maintained that the government is taking deliberate steps to restore confidence in the management of the country’s finances by ensuring that every spending decision is guided by fiscal responsibility.

“Today, he is using every opportunity to ensure that the finances of this country are managed properly so that the people of Ghana derive the maximum benefit,” he added.

The Finance Minister presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, outlining the government’s fiscal performance for the first half of the year and measures aimed at sustaining economic stability while supporting growth. 

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Seven arrested in Ekumfi for refusing to participate in National Sanitation Day exercise

 

Starr Seven arrested in Ekumfi for refusing to participate in National Sanitation Day exercise

Seven people were arrested in the Ekumfi District for allegedly defying the National Sanitation Day directive by operating their businesses instead of participating in the mandatory clean-up exercise.

Published July 10, 2026

Seven individuals have been arrested in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region for allegedly refusing to participate in the nationwide National Sanitation Day exercise and continuing to operate their businesses during the clean-up campaign.

The arrests were made during the sanitation exercise, which saw residents across communities in the district clean streets, gutters, markets and other public spaces as part of efforts to improve environmental sanitation and prevent flooding.

According to district authorities, the seven individuals were found operating their shops while the mandatory clean-up exercise was underway instead of joining other residents in the community service.

Police officers were deployed to various communities across the district to monitor participation and enforce compliance with the directive.

The suspects were arrested at Ekumfi Essuehyia and Ekumpoano after they allegedly ignored the exercise and continued with their business activities.

Speaking to GHOne News, the District Chief Executive for Ekumfi, Nana Ismeal Asamoah, said the National Sanitation Day initiative should be viewed as a collective national responsibility rather than solely a government programme.

He noted that poor sanitation practices, indiscriminate dumping of refuse and choked drains continue to contribute significantly to flooding in many parts of the country, making it imperative for citizens to actively participate in community clean-up exercises.

The DCE stressed that the district assembly would continue to strictly enforce sanitation regulations and intensify public education to ensure residents maintain clean surroundings.

He warned that individuals who deliberately refuse to comply with sanitation directives would face the full rigours of the law.

Also speaking to GHOne News, the Central Regional Director of the National Apprenticeship Programme, Ebenezer Abeiku Essian, commended residents who participated in the exercise and encouraged especially the youth to make environmental cleanliness a daily habit.

He further called on government agencies and relevant authorities to take decisive action against illegal structures and buildings constructed on waterways, saying such developments obstruct the free flow of water and contribute to the perennial flooding experienced in many communities.

Mr. Essian emphasised that while regular clean-up exercises remain important, they must be complemented by strict enforcement of planning regulations and the removal of structures built on watercourses to achieve lasting solutions to Ghana’s sanitation and flooding challenges.