Dr Cassiel Ato Forson breaks silence on potential presidential bid

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has responded to speculation about a possible presidential bid to succeed President John Dramani Mahama. In an interview on TV3 on November 12, 2026, Dr Forson said it was too early to consider a presidential bid, describing the discussion as unimportant at this stage. Ghana's next big target is cheaper borrowing for businesses – Ato Forson “Oh, it's too early to have this conversation [about the presidency]. I don't think it's important at this stage,” he said. According to him, the Mahama-led administration assumed office at a difficult time and therefore had a responsibility to address the country's challenges. He added that the government must prioritise delivering on the promises it made to Ghanaians instead of allowing discussions about future leadership to distract it. “Let me tell you, this is a government that was elected on the back of crisis. We are in office, we have a mandate, and we have to focus on the job,” he noted. He also warned that discussions about a possible presidential bid at this stage could distract the government from its responsibilities and shift public attention away from its work. “Please, and please, that conversation must not happen at this stage. It will put the country off. It will only be a distraction from the mandate of His Excellency President Mahama, and so we have a responsibility to make sure that we deliver on that mandate,” he added. Every cedi must create jobs and boost local production – Dr Ato Forson Although Dr Forson has been mentioned in public discussions and grassroots campaigns as a possible future presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he has not officially declared any intention to contest the presidency. Watch the video below: MAG/BAI Who Is Responsible for Stray-Bullet Injuries and Deaths? Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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