The Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, will present the 2027 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, 12th November 2026, in accordance with Article 179 (1) of the 1992 Constitution.
Parliament has put in place measures to ensure that journalists who intend to report from Parliament do so according to laid-down protocols.
Journalists who intend to cover the event require accreditation. Failure to obtain accreditation will result in denial of access.
Interested journalists and media houses are required to submit their applications not later than Monday, 9th November 2026.
Journalists should ensure that their accreditations are conspicuously displayed throughout the event. All journalists and reporters should restrict themselves to the designated areas as indicated on their respective accreditation.
All interviews and live broadcasts shall be held at the Foyer on the Ground floor of the Chamber block. The space in the foyer will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The public gallery has been designated for guests, and therefore the media are to restrict their activities to the press gallery as much as possible.
The Rt Hon. Speaker’s lobby is out of bounds for photography, interviews and any other related media engagements.
All media houses and reporters will undergo security screening, which includes their equipment and gadgets.
All media houses and reporters are to ensure strict adherence to these directives as part of the security measures put in place to ensure a successful event.
Applications should be submitted through [email protected] or contact can be made on 0240297110 for further details.
