The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticized the 2025 budget, describing it as an "Azaa budget"-a term often used to suggest something deceptive or misleading.
His remarks come amid growing concerns over the government's much-touted 24-hour economy policy, which was notably absent from the budget statement presented by the Finance Minister.
Expressing his disappointment, Afenyo-Markin stated, "We have witnessed what we can best describe as an Azaa budget.
Their own much talked about 24-hour economy-the president came here and said it is not ready. "Again, the Finance Minister comes here, and the 24-hour economy is not included in his budget statement. "The youth of this country have been waiting for the 2025 budget, but the minister tells us that the policy will be brought later." His remarks reflect the frustration of many young Ghanaians who had anticipated clear details on how the 24-hour economy initiative-previously championed by the government-would be implemented.
