Mahama inaugurates Independent Fiscal Council

A statement issued by the Presidency said the President, addressing the five-member Council at a brief ceremony in Accra, noted that its mandate was critical to the success of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the economy, boosting investor confidence, promoting inclusive growth, creating jobs and improving public services.

The Independent Fiscal Council, established under the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1136), is an oversight body mandated to promote fiscal discipline, ensure long-term debt sustainability and restore credibility to public financial management.

By Iddi Yire Accra, Sept 08, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the Independent Fiscal Council, charging it to provide independent, credible and objective oversight of the country’s fiscal policy.