The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has expressed concerns about Ghana’s economic future following the swearing-in of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, January 22, Darko questioned Dr. Forson’s ability to manage the country’s economic affairs, citing his employment history as a major concern.
“You and I will have to watch this space for the next 24 months, I believe in the next two years, this country, if care is not taken, we are going to face some difficulties,” Darko said. “The Finance Minister, his record as a Member of Parliament looks impeccable but his record as somebody who can manage the Finance Ministry, I believe is next to nothing.”
Darko’s concerns stem from Dr. Forson’s employment history, particularly his claim of being a director at a UK-based company, which was later found to be liquidated. “Because his employment history tells it all… The only company he has worked in and said he was a director, is this company in the UK and it turns out that the information he provided is wrong. It turns out that that company has actually been liquidated and you are going to get this person to run your Ministry of Finance. It is a big issue and Ghanaians must ask questions,” Darko emphasized.
Dr. Forson was sworn-in by President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, tasked with addressing pressing economic challenges, including inflation, Cedi depreciation, and rising debt levels.