The Ghanaian government anticipates spending about GH¢205 billion in 2023, a 34% increase from the GH¢153 billion in its 2022 expenditure budget. Furthermore, there is a 47% increase in revenues and grants totaling 144 billion Ghana Cedis for the 2023 budget, compared to GH¢98.1 billion in 2022. Despite the expected increase in revenue, the 2023 budget still has a deficit of GH61 billion Ghana Cedis, a 34% increase over the 40 billion cedi shortfall for 2022.