Bolgatanga Central MP, Isaac Adongo, has defended the appointment of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister. According to the recently appointed Board Member of the Bank of Ghana, the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam MP has always been ahead of him in parliamentary finance roles.
This follows concerns from some residents of Bolgatanga Central who felt he was overlooked for a ministerial position by President John Dramani Mahama. Some supporters even argued that Mr Adongo should have been appointed Finance Minister instead of Dr Ato Forson.
But speaking on Accra-based Asempa FM, Mr Adongo acknowledged Dr Ato Forson’s seniority and extensive experience in financial matters within Parliament.
“In the issue of Finance Minister proper, since I came to Parliament, I’ve always been behind Ato Forson,” he stated.
He explained that when he joined Parliament, Dr Ato Forson was already the Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, while he was only a member.
“In my second term, they promoted me to be Deputy Ranking, and he was still the Ranking Member. Then, when there was a reshuffle in Parliament, he was made the Leader of the Caucus, and I was made the Ranking Member of the Finance Committee,” he added.
Adongo also highlighted Forson’s past experience as a Deputy Minister of Finance, which he said made him well-qualified for the ministerial role.
“He has previously served as Deputy Minister of Finance, so it was always a tall ask,” he admitted, indicating that Forson’s appointment was a natural progression based on experience and seniority.
He urged his constituents to be patient and trust the political process, assuring them that his opportunity would come in due time.
“My time will come,” he stressed.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
