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
3 wks
Reach
1,228,003
Power
2,648$
Sentiment
5.68
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 19 5.68 3.04% +30% 31,072,945 1,228,003 $67,000 2,648$
Totals 19 31,072,945 1,228,003 $67,000 2,648$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned about Ghana's energy sector facing a financial crisis. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana faces $9 billion energy sector deficit by 2026 – Finance Minister

Ghana Ghana: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed the severe financial distress in Ghana’s cocoa industry due to Cocobod’s accumulating debt. 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana’s cocoa farmers lose $4,000 per ton as Cocobod’s debt climbs to GH¢32.5bn - Ato Forson

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned about Ghana's weak tax system and its impact on economic growth. 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana losing billions to weak tax system – Finance Minister demands swift policy reforms

Ghana Ghana: Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said that Ghana is failing to generate adequate revenue from its vast natural resources. 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana must take advantage of its natural resource wealth – Ato Forson urges bold action

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has raised concerns over the dire financial and operational challenges confronting Ghana’s state-owned enterprises. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises in crisis – Finance Minister warns

Ghana Ghana: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has strongly denied allegations that he authorized payment to Kennedy Agyapong for a government contract. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ato Forson: Finance Minister denies approving payment to Kennedy Agyapong

Ghana Ghana: The Minister for Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will present his first budget to parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2024. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ato Forson: Finance Minister to present first budget on March 11