Ghana hits 45% debt target years ahead of schedule – Ato Forson presents mid-year review (FULL DOCUMENT)

Ghana has achieved its statutory debt-to-GDP target of 45 per cent years ahead of both the International Monetary Fund programme timetable and the timeline established under the Public Financial Management Act, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced on Thursday during the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Parliament.73 per cent in June 2026, while the Monetary Policy Rate dropped by a cumulative 1,300 basis points from 27 per cent in January 2025 to 14 per cent in July 2026.9 per cent of GDP by the end of June 2026.