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Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has initiated engagements with key government ministries to prepare for the rollout of the administration's transformative economic programme.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the country has successfully reduced the proportion of national revenue allocated to public debt servicing to below 20 percent.

Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has launched a special commemorative edition of the Defender magazine in honor of the late former Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, to preserve his legacy.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's Minister for Finance, is being celebrated for his leadership, discipline, and decisive interventions in managing an economy recovering from a severe crisis.

Eric Adjei, CEO of Ghana's National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, has defended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's handling of the economy, stating that Ghanaians are gaining confidence in his leadership.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has refuted claims of a disagreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture regarding budget allocations for the agricultural sector.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed that the government has paid US$700 million towards Eurobond debt service and interest payments, honoring its international debt obligations.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the government's new Artificial Intelligence-powered customs valuation system has generated over GH¢300 million in additional customs revenue since its full rollout.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, stated that the Ghana Gold Board generated an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows, significantly strengthening the nation's reserves and supporting exchange rate stability.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has called on Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to account for a reported $1.2 billion decline in the nation's international reserves.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has instructed the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) to prioritize the rebasing of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI), deeming these exercises crucial for strengthening economic data.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson stated that the government plans to transition its economic management strategy from strict fiscal consolidation to a growth and jobs-focused agenda. This shift comes after months of difficult adjustment measures.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has laid four major statutory reports before Parliament, providing updates on the nation’s energy sector finances, petroleum revenues, public debt management, and public-private partnership projects for 2025.

Former Deputy Finance Minister Stephen Amoah stated that current Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson is performing well, but maintained that the NDC government has not yet outperformed the NPP.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the government is preparing to fully budget for and finance vaccines and critical medicines, anticipating the gradual withdrawal of support from the Global Fund by 2029.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson met with Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to discuss financial inclusion as a means to build economic resilience.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has urged ECOWAS member states to fulfill their financial obligations to the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), while also announcing that EBID delivered a strong financial performance in 2025 despite global economic uncertainty.

Ghana's Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced the government's strategy to position the country as a leading insurance hub in the sub-region, enhancing financial stability.

World Bank Managing Director Paschal Donohoe has praised Ghana's significant progress in stabilizing its economy, following a meeting with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, noting remarkable improvements.

Ghana's Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has defended the Akufo-Addo administration's contributions of over ¢138 million to the Sinking Fund, while simultaneously rebuking Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for allegedly failing to deposit any money into the fund.

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has cautioned that the directive by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, restricting the transit of commercial quantities of cooking oil through Ghana’s land borders, could have implications for the country’s transit trade.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson emphasized that public budgets alone are insufficient to meet the continent's growing power demands, urging governments to explore innovative private and alternative financing models.

Ghana's Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has formally concluded his tenure as caretaker of the Ministry of Defence, handing over its administration to Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, presented the 2026 Budget Statement, highlighting the Women’s Development Bank as a key focus, outlining its promises, current pressures, and the path ahead for its development.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled plans for a 'New Economy' policy in the 2027 national budget, signaling a strategic shift from fiscal consolidation towards growth-focused spending.

Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has challenged claims by Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, that recent economic gains are solely due to superior economic management, attributing the recovery instead to an IMF program.

Ghana's Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the government has distributed more than 24,000 pieces of medical equipment. This initiative aims to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced that the government is developing a 1,200-megawatt state-owned combined-cycle gas-fired power plant at Kafodzidzi-Abrobeano to boost electricity generation and cut costs.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced the government's plan to introduce a VAT Reward Scheme to boost tax compliance and safeguard the country's tax base.

Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the unchecked liabilities of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) added the equivalent of about 3% of Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the country's…

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, where he will unveil the government’s anticipated New Economic Policy.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament next week, pending parliamentary approval.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has indicated a stricter approach to mining lease renewals, cautioning against companies securing extensions only to sell off assets shortly thereafter.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the country has moved from an unsustainable debt position to a moderate risk of debt distress, marking the first time since 2013.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, expressed confidence that the newly established Office for Value for Money will play a critical role in reducing inflated public contracts and cutting wasteful government expenditure.

Ghanaian Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has filed his personal income tax returns and called on public officials, businesses, and individuals to fulfill their tax obligations in April to support national development.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, informed international investors that the nation's recent economic progress is a result of deliberate structural reforms rather than temporary policy measures.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced plans for a new Loans Act aimed at strengthening controls on public borrowing and ensuring that all contracted debt provides measurable value to the economy.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has warned that the public sector wage bill for 2025 has exceeded the recommended threshold set by ECOWAS, raising significant concerns over fiscal sustainability as employee compensation remains the largest share of government expenditure.

Ghana’s flagship One District One Factory programme has come under scrutiny after an arrears audit uncovered what officials describe as a fictitious GH¢89.4 million debt linked to the initiative. The findings were presented to the Parliament of Ghana on Monday, March 10, 2026, in a statement delivered by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem on behalf of Cassiel Ato Forson. According to the statement, the then Ministry of Trade and Industry in 2024 requested the release of GH¢89.4 mil...

Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), has commended the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for what he describes as careful and disciplined management of Ghana’s economy.

Ghana's Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced a new national policy for the Ghana Gold Board to buy up to 127 tonnes of gold annually from artisanal and small-scale miners, aiming to strengthen the country's external reserves.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called for a strategic shift in the country's trade relationship with China, advocating for greater local processing, manufacturing, technology transfer, and job creation instead of raw material exports.

Ghana's Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated the government's commitment to modernizing military infrastructure to enhance the welfare and operational readiness of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, expressed gratitude for the encouraging investor confidence shown in the government's recent engagement regarding the nation's economic recovery.

Sagnarigu Member of Parliament Atta Issah has strongly defended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, challenging the Minority's assertions that the minister has failed to mobilize sufficient revenue or adequately execute government plans.

Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has accused the NPP government of diverting funds from the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, alleging that money meant for flood mitigation was used for other activities.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the government has honored its international debt obligations by paying $700 million in Eurobond debt service and interest.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the first phase of the Free Primary Healthcare Policy is now being implemented in 150 underserved districts, reaffirming the government's commitment to universal access to quality healthcare.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the government expects to generate approximately GH¢2.3 billion from non-resident digital platforms through a planned nationwide rollout of a cross-border technology solution for collecting Value Added Tax (VAT).

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has told Parliament that inflation has fallen sharply from 23.8% in December 2024 to 5.3% as of June 2026, a decline he described as telling "the clearest story…

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has tasked the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) with developing a methodology to regularly publish national employment figures, highlighting their importance for assessing government policy impact.

The Ghanaian government has paid GH¢400 million into an escrow account as capital for the proposed Women's Bank, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announcing plans for the bank to open before the end of 2026.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the government will introduce a new economic program, dubbed 'The New Economy,' in the 2027 Budget, aiming to move the nation beyond stabilization towards long-term growth.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government does not currently possess the financial capacity to compensate customers affected by collapsed financial institutions, leading to renewed frustration among investors.

Ghana's Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that a newly enacted Value for Money law aims to reduce inflated public sector contract costs. The legislation is expected to strengthen accountability in government expenditure.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, highlighted the critical role of "financial health" in the nation's economic transformation during a high-level meeting with Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the country is steadily advancing towards achieving debt sustainability, marking a significant milestone in its economic recovery efforts.

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced plans for a new Loans Act to enhance control over the use of borrowed funds, aiming to restore fiscal discipline and protect the economy.

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the administration has "commenced processes for the recruitment of staff into the public service."

Ghana's Ministry of Finance has announced the expiration of the three-year restrictions on new domestic bond issuance, as confirmed by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has announced that Cabinet has approved the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), designed to strengthen the country’s resilience to external economic shocks.

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has laid before Parliament the Value for Money Office Bill, describing it as a decisive step to tackle chronic inefficiencies in Ghana’s public financial management system.