‘We have turned the tide’ – Ato Forson says Ghana is ready to take off

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced that Ghana has turned the tide from an economic crisis and is now positioned for sustained progress. However, he cautioned that further advancements will depend on maintaining macroeconomic stability. Dr. Forson stated that the country is moving in the right direction and the groundwork has been laid to support its economic take-off.

"We have turned the tide. We are moving in the right direction, and I can assure you that based on the foundation we have laid, this country is ready to take off," he affirmed. Despite the positive turn, the Finance Minister emphasized the need to remain cautious. He warned that the gains made during the economic recovery should not lead to a neglect of macroeconomic stability.

Dr. Forson stressed that "all the gains we have made is dependent on us maintaining the macroeconomic stability," hinting that further progress must be cautious. He also highlighted that advancing on the achievements made should go hand in hand with upholding the foundation that has been laid. "The gains that we will build on, we should not forget the foundation that we have laid," he added.

Dr. Forson reminded those in leadership roles that their mandate was to address a national crisis and work to the satisfaction of Ghanaians. "We were elected to come and save a country in crisis. Don't forget that," he urged. The minister reiterated that delivering on this mandate is a shared responsibility, with the entire country bearing the responsibility to work towards the satisfaction of its people.

"Together, we have a responsibility. A responsibility to work to the satisfaction of the people of Ghana," he concluded.