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Mahama Administration Vows To Enhance Free SHS Policy- Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reaffirmed the Mahama administration’s unwavering commitment to sustaining and enhancing the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, with a strong emphasis on augmenting funding and quality. Speaking at the 66th anniversary celebration of Swedru Secondary School on Saturday, March 22, Dr. Forson announced …

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2025 Budget Receives Thumbs Up: Economist Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie Commends Minister of Finance for Stability-Focused Budget

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has presented his inaugural budget, which has garnered praise from fellow economist and University of Ghana lecturer, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie. The 2025 Budget, themed “Resetting Ghana for the economy we want,” was presented to Parliament on March 11. Dr. Sarkodie expressed his satisfaction …

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NDC Opposes Parliament Recall, Cites Insufficient Grounds And Poor Timing

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament has strongly opposed a petition by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus to recall Parliament for urgent government business. Led by majority leader, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the NDC Caucus argued that the petition lacks sufficient grounds and is poorly timed, …

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Dr Ato Forson & Sammy Gyamfi’s NDC Campaign Tour Kicks Off in Central Region

The minority of Parliament Dr. Ato Forson and Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi are kicking off their national campaign tour in the Central Region, engaging with various groups to build connections and foster support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party ahead of the December 7 polls. Their outreach efforts are focused …

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Ato Forson, 2 others charged for causing financial loss of over €2.37M to the State

The former Deputy Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson and two others have been dragged to court for allegedly causing financial loss to the state to the tune of €2.37 million. The charges against Ato Forson together with Sylvester Anemana, a former Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, and …

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NDC urges Auditor-Generel to probe government’s Covid-19 expenditure

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Auditor-General to undertake a special audit into the GH₵280.3 million that was allocated by the government for the provision of food, water and sanitation under the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme. At the maiden edition of a weekly press briefing introduced by the party as part of preparations …

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