Franklin Cudjoe commends Ato Forson for fiscal discipline, urges caution in celebrating early gains
IMANI Africa President, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson for his commitment to fiscal discipline, but warned against hasty jubilation over early economic gains, urging long-term consistency and structural reform.
Accra, Ghana – July 30, 2025
Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President of IMANI Africa, has publicly commended Minority Leader and former Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for what he described as "commendable fiscal discipline" in recent months, even amid Ghana’s fragile economic recovery.
Cudjoe made the remarks during a live panel discussion on economic policy direction hosted by Metro TV. He acknowledged that the fiscal measures and budget control suggestions pushed by Ato Forson had created a ripple effect in parliamentary discourse and had contributed to a more measured approach in public financial management.
“You may disagree with his politics, but the discipline Dr. Forson advocates in spending and debt management is necessary, especially now,” Cudjoe stated.
However, he quickly tempered his praise with a note of caution: “While there may be some early signs of recovery—whether it's lower inflation, or slightly improved cedi stability—we must avoid declaring victory too early.”
He stressed that without sustained institutional reform, domestic revenue enhancement, and reining in politically-motivated expenditures, Ghana risks backsliding into economic vulnerability.
Ato Forson, a key opposition voice on economic policy, has been consistent in critiquing the government’s borrowing habits, raising red flags about debt sustainability, and pushing for fiscal prudence, particularly in the post-COVID economic realignment phase.
Cudjoe’s remarks have been interpreted as a call for bipartisan cooperation on economic policy and a reminder that quick wins do not necessarily mean long-term economic health.
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint. What we need is consistency, not cosmetic victories,” Cudjoe emphasized.
Analysts believe this balanced endorsement from one of Ghana’s most influential think tanks could shape public confidence in the opposition’s fiscal positions as the 2026 election cycle inches closer.
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