Ongoing investigations uncover Gh¢1.2billion fraud at Tema port - Akufo-Addo reveals - An estimated Gh¢10 is lost through such dubious activities at Tema Port

Providing statistics, he observed that the Gh¢1.2billion stolen by the gang could represent the official total donor assistance for three key ministries such as education, health and gender.

He said such colossal sums of money could be used for a very important development in the country but very few bad ones decided to pocket it.

The President noted that the nation needs money for its development challenges and he was committed to ensure that the nation thrives among other successful countries.

He praised the Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori Atta for providing what he described as a refreshing budget with his team.

He expressed the optimism that Ghana will be better than before as many interventions put up within this short period of time in government are clear manifestation of good omen to take place in the country.

He noted that the budget is carrying so many positive things, he expressed surprise that despite the bleak financial situation his party inherited, the financial team has been able to create a path of progress and the future prosperity for the nation, adding that it is a piece of luck for him to get such a brilliant and dedicated financial minister and the team to assist in the national transformation process.

Nana Akufo-Addo said the budget would bring prosperity to the people of Ghana
“The stronger the Ghanaian private sector can be, the faster our development will be and the better we will be able to confront problems of unemployment and the rest.”

That is why over one billion Ghana Cedis has been taken away from the budget by way of abolishing some of the taxes known to be nuisance.

He said his government has plans to encourage some Ghanaian to return home to help build the economy hence the diasporan home coming summit, which according to him will open business opportunities for interested Ghanaians abroad.