{
  "id": 19833850,
  "title": "Focus is on economy, not presidency – Ato Forson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/focus-is-on-economy-not-presidency-ato-forson",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T15:57:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/focus-is-on-economy-not-presidency-ato-forson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has dismissed calls for him to run for president, urging Ghanaians to focus on the current government's agenda. He made the comments in an interview on TV3 following his presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement in Parliament. When asked about the possibility of a presidential bid, Dr Forson stated that it was premature to initiate such a discussion, as it could divert attention from President John Dramani Mahama's mandate. He emphasized that the government assumed office during a challenging period and must prioritize fulfilling its promises to the citizens. \"Please, let's not have that conversation now. It will be a distraction to the mandate of His Excellency President Mahama,\" Dr Forson emphasized.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has described calls for him to consider contesting for the presidency as premature, urging Ghanaians to focus on the current government’s mandate. He made the remarks in an exclusive interview on TV3 on Friday, November 13, following his presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday. Responding … The post Focus is on economy, not…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}