Alan Kyerematen will present his 2021 budget next Friday

Minister-designate for Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen is now expected to present the 2021 budget.

This is what Joy Business has learned from government sources.

This follows the inability of the Minister-designate, Ken Ofori Atta, to return to Ghana on time after his sick leave.

Even if Mr. Ofori-Atta had arrived in Ghana, it might have been difficult for him to overcome the obstacles necessary for the nominating committee to present the state of the budget.

Joy Business had learned earlier that President Akufo Addo was considering the presentation of Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia or Minister-designate of Commerce Alan Kyerematen.

But it now appears that the President has chosen Mr. Kyerematen to present the state of the budget, next Friday March 12, 2021.

Minister of Finance presented 2021 spending in advance in October 2020

In October of last year, Mr. Ofori Atta presented the 2021 expenditure in advance credits.

This was due to the presidential and parliamentary elections of December 2020.

Public expenditure for the first quarter of 2021 was estimated at GH 27.34 billion, with total revenue and subsidies expected at GHȻ 13.3 billion, while total expenditure and arrears clearance at GH 24.01 billion. .

This should leave a budget gap of GHȻ 10.7 billion.