President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly sworn-in Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to focus on stabilising the cedi, reducing inflation, and ensuring sustainable public debt levels.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the seat of government in Accra on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, President Mahama highlighted the high expectations Ghanaians have for the Finance Ministry under Dr Forson's leadership. "To you, Dr Ato Forson, Ghanaians expect you to reduce inflation and make life more comfortable.
They expect you to bring the national public debt to sustainable levels, stabilise our currency, and bring down inflation," President Mahama stated.
Dr Forson was among six ministers sworn into office as part of President Mahama's new government.