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
9 wks
Reach
1,506,991
Power
3,249$
Sentiment
7.71
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 17 7.71 2.55% +90% 31,072,945 1,506,991 $67,000 3,249$
Totals 17 31,072,945 1,506,991 $67,000 3,249$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson described the deal as a 'significant milestone' and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to restoring macroeconomic stability. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Govt, IMF agreement brings in $370m

Ghana Ghana: Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced an eight-week forensic audit into GH¢4.4 billion in outstanding government payables. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana hires international auditors to scrutinise GH¢4.4bn government debts

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has proposed that the World Bank set up a regional office in Accra to support development work across West Africa. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Finance Minister proposes Accra as World Bank regional office to fast-track development across West Africa

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the new Compliance League Table to improve fiscal discipline in public institutions. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Finance Ministry to publish league table ranking public institutions on budget compliance

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has instructed public officers to refrain from awarding government contracts without the explicit approval of the Ministry of Finance. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Government contracts must have Finance Ministry’s approval - Ato Forson

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in managing public funds. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Gov’t won’t pay contractors until Auditor-General audits GH¢67bn arrears—Ato Forson

Ghana Ghana: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister for Finance who issued a directive to prevent unauthorized contracts. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ato Forson bars MMDAs from awarding contracts without Finance Ministry approval