The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, received a heroic welcome in his constituency during the Christmas celebrations.
In a video that has gone viral on X, the Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam is seen standing on an open vehicle, waving and acknowledging cheers from jubilant constituents who gathered in large numbers to welcome him home for the festive season.
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The warm reception follows widespread commendation of Dr Forson’s leadership, particularly his demonstration of fiscal discipline, stabilisation of the cedi, and implementation of credible economic reforms.
President John Dramani Mahama has also praised Dr Ato Forson and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, for their joint efforts in steering Ghana’s economy toward recovery.
The President made the remarks during a durbar of chiefs and people at the Wa Jubilee Park in the Upper West Region on Thursday, May 15, 2025, as part of his thank-you tour following his resounding victory in the 2024 general elections.
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“I wish to commend the Honourable Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, along with their teams, for the close collaboration and coordination they are displaying in this economic turnaround,” he stated.
Watch the video below:
Ato Forson receives a hero’s welcome home. pic.twitter.com/sY1QKArDcW
— Ghana Chronicles (@_GhChronicles) December 27, 2025
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