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Ato Forson promises to work with new Agriculture Minister to implement gov’t policies

Ato Forson promises to work with new Agriculture Minister to implement gov’t policies

The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has promised cocoa farmers fair prices for their produce. Ato Forson pledged to cooperate with the new minister to guarantee that cocoa farmers obtain a fair price for their

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I’ll increase revenue without increasing taxes-Ato Forson

I’ll increase revenue without increasing taxes-Ato Forson

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister-Designate for Finance, has highlighted the importance of compliance in increasing Ghana's revenue. He believes that there is no need to raise taxes given the country's significant revenue mobilisation potential. “I

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Scrapping betting tax will not affect Ghana’s economy – Cassiel Ato Forson

Scrapping betting tax will not affect Ghana’s economy – Cassiel Ato Forson

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister-Designate for Finance, has downplayed the economic impact of the betting tax revenue, claiming that its repeal would have no negative consequences for the country. His remarks follow President John Dramani

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Ghana to seek more IMF support – Ato Forson

Ghana to seek more IMF support – Ato Forson

Ghana’s new government could seek extra funding from the International Monetary Fund during its current, three-year programme with the lender in order to cushion the economy, finance minister designate Cassiel Ato Forson said on Thursday.

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Minority demands meeting with Police over #OccupyBoG demo

Minority demands meeting with Police over #OccupyBoG demo

The Minority in Parliament is seeking an urgent meeting with the Ghana Police Service to finalize arrangements for their planned demonstration against the Governor and Board of the Bank of Ghana. In a letter signed

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AG files appeal against acquittal of Ato Forson and Jakpa in ambulance case

AG files appeal against acquittal of Ato Forson and Jakpa in ambulance case

The Court of Appeal panel, led by Justice Alex Poku-Acheampong and consisting of Justice Bright Mensah and Justice Ackaah-Boafo, decided by 2:1 majority that the appeals filed by the first and third appellants should be

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A-G vows to challenge Court of Appeal’s ruling in Ato Forson case

A-G vows to challenge Court of Appeal’s ruling in Ato Forson case

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame, has expressed disappointment in the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and two others in the ambulance purchase case,

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Minority Leader cautions EC against compromising December polls

Minority Leader cautions EC against compromising December polls

Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has cautioned the Electoral Commission (EC) against compromising the integrity of the December 7 elections. He warned that any attempt to conduct the polls otherwise would jeopardize the country's

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Ambulance Trial: Minority Caucus rallies behind Ato Forson

Ambulance Trial: Minority Caucus rallies behind Ato Forson

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown its weight behind its leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in his ongoing court case regarding the ambulance trial. The caucus has decided to attend

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Leaked Tape: High Court dismisses request for probe into Attorney General’s conduct

Leaked Tape: High Court dismisses request for probe into Attorney General’s conduct

The Accra High Court has thrown out a request for an inquiry into the conduct of Attorney General Godfred Dame in the ongoing ambulance procurement case. The court presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe,