Ghanaian Man Composes a New Song for Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson

• A Ghanaian man has praised Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson with a song for helping revive the economy
• The cedi has appreciated steadily in 2025, inflation has declined, and food and fuel prices have dropped recently
• While some have credited Forson, the opposition NPP insisted the gains were not due to any of the NDC policies

A Ghanaian man has taken to social media to celebrate and Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, for his efforts so far in reviving the economy.

Ghana's economy has experienced a major rebound since Dr Forson assumed office as Finance Minister, and Saeed Aminu believes this should be praised.

To encourage and show appreciation, Aminu composed a song for the Finance Minister.

In a video circulating on social media, he was heard singing the new song he composed for Dr Forson.

"Oh Ato, Ato Forson, Ato Forson has a long way to go, but has come to stay. Ministers may come, Ministers may go, but Ato Forson has come to stay. Ato, Ato, Ato Forson has a long way to go, but has come to stay," he sang.

Ato Forson's appointment and the Cedi's rise

Dr Forson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako Enyan Esiam, was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama in January 2025 to helm the Finance Ministry.

Since the beginning of the year, the cedi has been on a steady rise against major international trading currencies, dropping consistently from around GH¢15 to GH¢12.19 as of Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

In addition, inflation has been declining for four consecutive months, falling to 21 per cent, according to the latest update from the Bank of Ghana.

This positive economic outlook has reportedly led to reduced prices for some food items in the country.

For instance, a Ghanaian man recently praised President Mahama after buying a ball of kenkey, that previously sold for GH¢5, at only GH¢3.

Prices of petroleum products have also plummeted significantly, with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) announcing a 15 per cent reduction in transportation fares.

The video of the man's praise song is below:

NPP’s response to praise for Minister Forson

While some Ghanaians, including Aminu, have attributed the current economic outlook to Dr Ato Forson’s performance, many in the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have argued that he deserves no credit.

Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed suggestions that the NDC deserved any praise for the recent appreciation of the cedi.

Speaking at a forum with the Young Executive Forum (YEF), the politician, who contested the 2024 presidential elections on the NPP ticket, stated that the ruling government had not implemented any policy that could have contributed to the currency’s performance.

Ato Forson hails performance of the cedi

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Forson touted the strong performance of the cedi in 2025.

The currency appreciated by 16.7% against the USD year-to-date, reversing a 13.4% depreciation.

The Finance Minister said Ghana’s foreign exchange had helped the currency strengthen.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh