President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has thrown his support behind Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s strong criticism of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s economic management during its time in office, labelling it fiscally reckless and unsustainable. Dr. Forson, speaking in a recent interview following his presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, accused…
During the presentation of Ghana’s 2025 Mid‑Year Budget Review, the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced a bold national plan to construct 5,000 km of roads over the next three years, targeting 166 constituencies identified as critically in need of improved infrastructure. For the Sisaala areas, long plagued by poor feeder roads and limited transport…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has sounded the alarm over rising public sector compensation costs, warning that wages and salaries pose a major risk to the successful implementation of the 2025 budget. Speaking during a post-budget interview following the presentation of the Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, on the Citi breakfast Show on Friday…
Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies in all government contracts, warning the practice threatens the stability of the national currency. Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Ato Forson said that, starting immediately, no government contract—regardless of its funding source—will be awarded…
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato-Forson, has hinted that the National Investment Bank (NIB) will be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange in the future. This means part of the bank will be sold to Ghanaians, but via the capital market. Presenting the Mid-Year Review Budget, Dr. Forson said the government has taken steps to inject…
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has delivered a scathing assessment of the economic legacy left by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, revealing shocking details about the state of Ghana’s economy upon taking office. Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, July 25, following his presentation of the 2025…
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has inaugurated a nine-member board for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The board is chaired by George Ricketts Hagan, a former Deputy Finance Minister, and Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South. Other members include the Commissioner of the GRA, Anthony Sarpong, Member of Parliament for Madina,…
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that removing the betting tax will not have a significant impact on Ghana’s economy. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 13, Dr. Forson explained that the betting tax generates less than GHC50 million annually, which he described as a “nuisance tax.” He added that eliminating it…
