Dr Cassiel Ato Forson
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is a Ghanaian politician and former Deputy Minister of Finance who was acquitted of charges regarding a financial loss caused in an ambulance purchase deal, a case that has attracted significant media attention.
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Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the adjustment in cocoa producer prices to reflect international market realities.
COCOBOD denies GH¢12m Black Stars sponsorship
Ghana· 2026-02-26Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the government's decision to reduce the producer price of cocoa at a press conference.
COCOBOD chiefs take pay cut as Ghana’s cocoa sector buckles under liquidity squeezeGhana· 2026-02-17Dr Cassiel Ato Forson conveyed Cabinet’s directive for the allocation of cocoa beans to local processors.
Industry rallies behind 50% cocoa processing directive - Pushes import restrictions to protect local industryGhana· 2026-02-16
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Finance Minister who announced reforms to overhaul Ghana’s cocoa sector.
50% of Ghana’s cocoa to be processed locally under new reform planGhana· 2026-02-12The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, first revealed that there were about 53,000 ghost names on the government’s payroll.
Auditor-General recovers GH¢10m unearned salaries - CID to prosecute validation officialsGhana· 2025-09-16
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Finance Minister credited with significant improvements in Ghana's economy.
Ghana's economy shows signs of recovery – Upper West Akim MPGhana· 2025-08-25
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson was referenced as the Minister of Finance during President Mahama's administration.
Mid-Year Budget debate: We’re resetting economy — Majority: Growth stems from NPP-era — MinorityGhana· 2025-08-01
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, allocated GH¢100 million in the 2025 Budget for the payment of the assembly members.
Govt releases GH¢25m allowance for assembly membersGhana· 2025-07-15
Dr. Ato Forson is the Finance Minister who inaugurated the new board for the National Investment Bank.
See the list of members of the new NIB board chaired by Frank Adu Jnr.Ghana· 2025-07-09
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister of Finance who provided a statement regarding Ghana's Eurobond debt payments.
Government pays $349.52m second EurobondGhana· 2025-07-08Dr Cassiel Ato Forson laid before Parliament a bill that amended the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025.
GRA to start collecting GH¢1 fuel from June 16Ghana· 2025-06-09
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson laid the bill under a certificate of urgency last Tuesday.
GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy to tackle $3.7bn debt — Finance MinisterGhana· 2025-06-05
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, laid the bill under a certificate of urgency.
NPP to protest GH¢1 Fuel Levy – National OrganiserGhana· 2025-06-04
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson promised to pay 80 per cent of the releases directly to the assemblies.
Delay in release of statutory payments: Minority Chief Whip slams govtGhana· 2025-05-26
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister of Finance who announced the budget allocation for the 'No-Fees-Stress' initiative.
41, 647 students registered for ‘No Fee Stress’ initiative – PresidencyGhana· 2025-05-21
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson was also urged to support the construction of a safer crossing over the river.
Assin Ochiso: One child dead, four hospitalised after river crossing in search of avocadoGhana· 2025-05-07
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Finance Minister.
24-hour economy initiative: 19-member presidential committee inauguratedGhana· 2025-05-06
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is the Minister for Finance of the Republic of Ghana.
New EBID chairman pledges commitment to regional growth, integration
Gambia· 2025-04-16
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is the Finance Minister of Ghana who engaged with the IMF team during their visit.
Ghana Secures $370 million from IMF despite setbacks in economic programmeGhana· 2025-04-15
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, announced an increase in the feeding grant per child from GH¢1.20 to GH¢1.60.
School Feeding begins restructuring - 31-day arrears for caterers clearedGhana· 2025-04-14
The nominations were confirmed in a letter signed by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
Meet Sheila Azuntaba: the new Acting Deputy MD of Consolidated Bank GhanaGhana· 2025-04-05
The tax repeal follows the presentation of eight tax-related bills to Parliament by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on March 13, 2025.
MTN Ghana abolishes 1% E-Levy as new tax reforms take effectGhana· 2025-04-03
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Dr Ken Ashigbey, said telecommunications service providers who provided electronic transfer services would begin to effect the zero E-Levy charges upon the receipt of notification from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
E-Levy, betting, emission taxes scrapped - President assents to billsGhana· 2025-04-03
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2025 Budget Statement to Parliament.
IEA backs govt’s decision to abolish nuisance taxesGhana· 2025-03-20Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the budget to Parliament.
2025 budget lacks execution plan for 24-hour economy — Franklin CudjoeGhana· 2025-03-13
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, throwing more light on the development on his social media handles, said the total T-Bill bids received by the government since January 10, this year had been GH¢89.7 billion.
T-bill rates drop...As govt reduces domestic borrowingGhana· 2025-03-03
Thomas Nyarko Ampem pledged to work closely with Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to boost government revenue generation.
Deputy Finance Minister nominee calls for non-partisan approach to DDEP paymentsGhana· 2025-02-24Dr Cassiel Ato Forson was acquitted and discharged by the Court of Appeal after standing trial for causing financial loss.
A-G relieves 62 from criminal casesGhana· 2025-02-13
