Cassiel Ato Forson

Cassiel Ato Forson

politician Ghana

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is a Ghanaian politician and former Deputy Minister of Finance. He was in the news when the Attorney-General decided not to pursue charges against him related to an ambulance purchase deal, resulting in his acquittal.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
16 wks
Reach
2,152,880
Power
4,642$
Sentiment
7.53
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 19 7.53 2.66% +160% 31,072,945 2,152,880 $67,000 4,642$
Totals 19 31,072,945 2,152,880 $67,000 4,642$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson had earlier cautioned Parliament that the energy sector posed 'the greatest economic and fiscal threat to the country.' 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Government cannot raise GH¢10bn for power generation without sacrificing GETFund — Jinapor defends fuel levy

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister of Finance who introduced the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Parliament passes new tax on fuel; Consumers to pay GH¢1 per every litre purchased

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister of Finance who announced the disbursement of funds to the District Assemblies Common Fund. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Govt releases GH¢987m Common Fund to assemblies

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has laid before Parliament a bill seeking to amend the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Finance Minister tables bill to increase Energy Sector Levy under urgency

Ghana Ghana: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured the newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust that the government has cleared all arrears owed to the Fund. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Gov’t clears all SSNIT arrears - Finance Minister

Ghana Ghana: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson received the payments on behalf of the state and lauded Newmont for its tax compliance and transparent conduct. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana gets $220million from Newmont's $1billion Sale of Akyem Mine