During his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee on January 13, 2025, Finance Minister-designate Dr.

Cassiel Ato Forson shared a light-hearted moment with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, reflecting on their shared history and professional journeys. "Mr Chairman, myself, and the Minority Leader have a history.

We planned to enter this chamber together.

Unfortunately, on his first attempt, he couldn't make it, and I made it.