By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, Jan. 9, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has named Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson as Minister for Finance designate.
Dr. Ato Forson has previously served as the Deputy Minister for Finance during the first term 2012-2017 of the President.
His appointment was announced alongside two other ministerial nominations for Energy and Attorney General.
Dr. Forson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Deputy Minister for Finance during President Mahama’s first term.
He previously served as the Minority Leader in the eighth parliament and as the ranking member of the Finance Committee, where he spearheaded the minority’s financial policy positions.
Dr. Forson boasts a distinguished career marked by academic excellence and a deep commitment to public service.
Dr. Forson’s expertise extends beyond his political role.
He is a renowned economist and chartered accountant with a wealth of experience in public finance, macroeconomics, fiscal policy, tax policy, and business management.
His academic credentials include a PhD in Finance from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
He also holds Master of Science degrees in Taxation from the University of Oxford and in Economics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from London South Bank University.
Dr. Forson’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for Ghana, as the country navigates an ongoing engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
GNA