Tag Archives: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

The trial of Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is taking a major toll on the business of Parliament. National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament have chosen to boycott proceedings in solidarity with their leader whenever he appears in court. This boycott has led to large parts of the …

The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill is expected to be passed by Friday, February 16. The bill aims to bar lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) activities in the country. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Dr …

The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has rejected claims by the Director of Communications for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), to the effect that he was part of Bank of Ghana’s board when it commenced processes for the construction of its new head office building. According to him, …

The Minority Leader in Parliament and also Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency in the central region, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed utmost disappointment at members of the National Democratic Congress who voted to approve six new ministers appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo despite an earlier warning. He …

Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, says a proposal for electing leaders of the party’s Minority Caucus in parliament, tabled in November 2021, did not receive the attention and blessing of the party. In a memo cited by JoyNews, the Minority in Parliament had proposed a set of rules to the …

The Member of Parliament for Zebila,Cletus Apul Avoka , says his colleague lawmaker, Haruna Iddrisu and his team are still leaders of the Minority Caucus in Parliament. This is depsite a letter by the leadership of the NDC which replaced Haruna Iddrisu as the Minority Leader on Tuesday. Addressing a …

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that he will discharge his duties as the leader of the Minority caucus in Parliament with high integrity and unwavering dedication. According to him, he can only do this with the support of his colleagues and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party. Dr Ato …

A Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, has criticised the negative outlook of the economy by the Member of Parliament for the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. In a statement on Facebook, the deputy Minister insisted that Dr. Forson’s predictions are “not supported by data.” “It is unfathomable to think …

The minority in parliament has said judging from the 2022 budget presented by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Wednesday, 17 November 2021, Ghana’s debt stop would balloon by the end of the year and get even worse in the next year. Speaking to journalists in parliament right after the minister’s …

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has refuted claims suggesting it is illegally receiving revenues through the collection of the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF), Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) and Fuel Marking Margins. It comes after the Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esian Constituency, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, accused the …