Ghanaians have spoken, and the results are clear. After just five months in office, President John Dramani Mahama’s new ministers are already making a big impact. Among them, one name stands out as the best-performing minister so far is Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance.
In a recent public opinion poll, many Ghanaians were asked to name the minister who has impressed them the most since Mahama returned to power in January 2025. The responses came from people across all regions of the country. While many ministers were praised for their hard work, Dr. Ato Forson received the highest number of votes.
Dr. Forson has been praised for stabilizing Ghana’s economy in a short period. One of his major achievements so far is reducing the exchange rate of the Ghana cedi to the US dollar. When he took office, one dollar was selling for 16 cedis. Today, it is around 10.2 cedis. This has brought some hope to businesses and ordinary Ghanaians who depend on imports.
Other ministers who received public praise include John Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Petroleum, and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, also got recognition for his leadership in the region. Greater Accra’s Linda Ocloo was also mentioned among the hardworking ministers.
Also making the list were Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources; Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health; Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister of Justice; and Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communications and Digital Technology.
Despite the strong performances of many of these ministers, Ghanaians have chosen Dr. Ato Forson as the standout minister in President Mahama’s government so far.
