Ghana’s wage bill consumes 44% of tax revenue, forcing gov’t to borrow to pay salaries – Finance Minister reveals

Voicefm Ghana March 17, 2026 1 minute read

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that public sector wages consumed 44% of tax revenue in 2025, forcing the government to borrow GH¢17 billion and straining infrastructure investment.

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