Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson with his brown bag
Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has been at the centre of discussions today, March 11, 2025, and it’s not just about the 2025 budget presentation.
The finance minister was spotted carrying a locally handcrafted leather bag that perfectly complemented his suit while presenting the country’s 2025 budget, the first under the current John Dramani Mahama administration.
In a post shared on X, the finance minister explained the significance of his handcrafted ‘Made-in-Ghana’ bag, which conveyed the country’s budget statement to parliament.
According to him, the bag was designed by celebrated shoemaker, Tonyi Senaya, to honour President Mahama’s “Buy Ghana, Wear Ghana” agenda.
“The rich, handcrafted leather briefcase he carried was no ordinary bag. It was the Horseman Minimalist Handmade Leather Briefcase, a product of Ghanaian excellence designed by renowned shoemaker Tonyi Senaya’s Horseman brand.
“The budget was symbolically carried in a Made-in-Ghana bag, embodying President John Mahama’s ‘Buy Ghana, Wear Ghana’ initiative,” he said.
Ato Forson also indicated that the briefcase is not just made to perform a function but also serves as a symbol of resilience, independence, and national pride.
“Crafted from premium authentic leather, this briefcase isn’t just about functionality. It is about telling a story of resilience, self-reliance, and national pride,” he added.
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