Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has played down speculation about a possible presidential ambition, saying it is too early to discuss his political future.
Responding to questions about a potential bid for the presidency, Dr Forson said his priority was to deliver on the mandate he currently holds.
In an interview on TV3 New Day’s The Big Issue, Friday, November 13, he cautioned against discussions about his possible presidential ambition, insisting that the focus should remain on delivering the government’s mandate under President John Dramani Mahama.
Dr Forson said the Mahama administration assumed office at a time of national crisis and must concentrate on addressing the challenges facing the country.
“It is too early to have this conversation. I don’t think it is important at this stage. Let me tell you, this is a government that was elected on the back of crisis. We are in office, we have a mandate and we have to focus on the job,” he said.
He further warned that discussions about his presidential prospects could undermine the government’s focus and distract from President Mahama’s mandate.
“That conversation must not happen at this stage. It will put the country off, it will only be a distraction from the mandate of His Excellency President John Mahama,” he added.
With President John Dramani Mahama constitutionally barred from seeking another term after completing his second tenure, attention is gradually turning to the NDC’s successor ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is among the prominent figures being mentioned as a possible contender for the party’s flagbearership.
Other notable names are; Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Haruna Iddrisu with others also suggesting the Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Although Dr Ato Forson has not disclosed any presidential ambition, attention will remain on developments within the NDC as the party prepares to elect its flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general election.
