{
  "id": 6068543,
  "title": "Ato Forson thanks constituents for 18 years of support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ato-forson-thanks-constituents-for-18-years-of-support",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T00:16:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ato-forson-thanks-constituents-for-18-years-of-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Essiam, expressed heartfelt thanks to his constituents for their unwavering support over the course of his 18-year tenure in Parliament. At the Enyan Abaasa Akwambo Festival durbar, Forson acknowledged the trust placed in him by the people of Enyan Abaasa, who have remained steadfast in their faith as he juggled his parliamentary obligations with his role as Finance Minister. \"Every time I come home, my heart is full of love,\" he remarked. \"I came, first and foremost, to thank the people of Enyan Abaasa for your understanding and for trusting me to serve you all these years.\"\n\nThe Finance Minister acknowledged the increased difficulty in visiting the constituency as frequently as before due to his responsibilities. However, he found solace in the guidance of Osagyefo Kwamena Akonu, the Paramount Chief of the Enyan Abaasa Traditional Area. The chief advised Forson to prioritize his duties, representing the constituency effectively and steering clear of wrongdoing. Chief Akonu assured him that the people at home would be well cared for while he was away.\n\nUpon his return, Forson observed firsthand that his constituents were indeed in good hands. \"Nana, you advised me to concentrate on the job, knowing that our people were in your care. Since my return, I have seen for myself that all is indeed well,\" he stated.",
  "summary": "Speaking at the Enyan Abaasa Akwambo Festival durbar, Dr. Forson expressed gratitude to the people for standing by him and for their understanding as he balances his parliamentary duties with his responsibilities as Finance Minister.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. Ato Forson thanks constituents for 18 years of support",
    "Acknowledged at Enyan Abaasa Akwambo Festival durbar",
    "Prioritized duties with guidance from Paramount Chief"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Finance Minister's expression of gratitude to his constituents signals a transition in his role, as he balances parliamentary duties with ministerial responsibilities, and acknowledges the trust placed in traditional leaders.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Ato Forson Thanks Constituents for 18 Years of Support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ato-forson-thanks-constituents-for-18-years-of-support-6086316",
        "published": "2026-09-07T02:34:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}