Ghana's public debt hits GH¢720.8bn as post-IMF borrowing debate intensifies

Ghana's public debt reached GH¢720.8 billion in May 2026, while parliamentarian Gideon Boako has separately argued that the government is turning to new borrowing too soon after its IMF programme and that revenue shortfalls are the primary driver. The combined fiscal picture sets a constrained backdrop for government technology and infrastructure spending.