Cassiel Ato Forson
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.
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He is the Acting Minister for Defence who attended the arrival ceremony.
Ghana boosts air power with arrival of Airbus H175 helicopter
Ghana· 2026-03-06
He added that he would engage the Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, to consider adding pasta to the list of restricted transit goods.
President Mahama inaugurates Olam Agri pasta manufacturing facilityGhana· 2026-03-06
Cassiel Ato Forson reflected on the depth of the financial challenges the country faced during the crisis period.
Belgium becomes eighth creditor to restructure Ghana’s debtGhana· 2026-03-05
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the government's decision to reduce the producer price of cocoa at a press conference.
Producer price reduction threat to farmers’ survival, cocoa industry - Aggrieved farmers declare at forumGhana· 2026-02-27
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled a national policy designed to deliberately build external reserves and secure the country's economic future.
Finance Minister unveils external reserves policyGhana· 2026-02-26
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister of Finance who was thanked by Brigadier General Annan.
Kanor assumes command of GRA Customs Division, pledges integrity and innovationGhana· 2026-02-26
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister for Finance who presented the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy to Parliament.
Ghana targets 15 months of import cover by 2028 under new gold-backed reserve planGhana· 2026-02-25Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister of Finance who announced the ban on land transit of cooking oil.
Govt bans land transit of cooking oilGhana· 2026-02-23
Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, announced an approximately 12 per cent increase in the nominal cocoa producer price.
Cocoa prices, producer prices, smuggling debate - What data suggestsGhana· 2026-02-16
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, oversees the Ghana Cocoa Board and has directed reforms to streamline its operations.
Commission forensic audit into COCOBOD activities for 2017-2024 - Cabinet directsGhana· 2026-02-14
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, announced new cocoa prices at a press conference in Accra.
Cocoa producer price reset from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per bagGhana· 2026-02-14Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the decision to adjust the cocoa pricing formula at a press conference.
Farmers to earn GH¢2,587 per bag as government resets cocoa pricing formulaGhana· 2026-02-12Cassiel Ato Forson is the finance minister who proposed cutting a mining levy to facilitate a new gold royalty regime.
Ghana offers levy cut as sweetener for higher gold royalty regime, lobby saysGhana· 2026-02-03
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that the country has the natural resources and capacity to feed itself with the right investments and policy direction.
Ghana aims for food self-sufficiency - Govt, World Bank back Food Security Resilience ProgrammeGhana· 2026-02-03
Dr Forson was doing around 58 per cent of the votes against Bawumia’s 38 per cent.
3 Experts analyse NPP’s road to 2028Ghana· 2026-02-03
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who is also the acting Minister of Defence, commended officers and men of the GAF for another year of dedicated service.
Pay GH¢1bn to retired soldiers: It's gratuity arrears under CI 129 - President directsGhana· 2026-01-26Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said Ghana is finalising a new Oil Palm Plantation Policy for inclusion in the 2026 Budget.
Finance Minister meets IFC over new oil palm policyGhana· 2025-10-19
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson signed the debt rescheduling agreement for Ghana.
Ghana secures 15-year debt rescheduling with UK - Paves way for major infrastructural projectsGhana· 2025-09-25
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is mentioned as the first accused person in the case related to the alleged actions of Godfred Dame.
Richard Jakpa petitions CID to investigate Godfred Yeboah DameGhana· 2025-09-25
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, after the approval of the loan in June, said that the successful implementation of reform actions has strengthened macroeconomic stability.
Ghana receives $360m World Bank fundsGhana· 2025-09-12Cassiel Ato Forson reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to closer military relations with Egypt, describing Cairo as a pillar of regional stability.
Egypt, Ghana discuss expanding military cooperationGhana· 2025-09-07
The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, who represented President John Dramani Mahama, accepted the petition.
Pan-African Progressive Front joins thousands in Accra to demand reparative justice and freedom from debtGhana· 2025-08-30
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the acting Minister of Defence who announced the start of the board of enquiry into the helicopter crash.
Ghana’s airspace safest in Africa — Aircraft Accident Investigation BureauGhana· 2025-08-28
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the acting Minister of Defence who signed the statement regarding the investigation into the helicopter crash.
Z-9 helicopter crash probe underway - Report expected in 30 daysGhana· 2025-08-26
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced that a board formed to investigate the Z-9 military helicopter crash has begun its work.
Investigative board formed to probe Z-9 helicopter crash within 30 days receives preliminary reportGhana· 2025-08-25The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated and sworn into office the newly constituted Gold Board Tribunal.
Finance Minister inaugurates Gold Board tribunalGhana· 2025-08-19
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, was part of the delegation.
Tragic helicopter crash: Vice-President leads government delegation to sympathise with bereaved familiesGhana· 2025-08-07
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has been appointed to serve as acting Defence Minister.
Mahama appoints interim Ministers to replace Omane Boamah and Murtala Mohammed following fatal helicopter crashGhana· 2025-08-07
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is a seasoned economist and current Finance Minister who has been appointed as Acting Defence Minister.
Ato Forson, Kofi Buah replace Omane Boamah and Murtala as acting Defence and Environment ministers following tragic helicopter crashGhana· 2025-08-07
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the change in cocoa producer price in Accra.
Civil society group questions impact of new cocoa producer priceGhana· 2025-08-07