Replacing Ofori-Atta at “eleventh hour” won’t yield any real results – Joe Jackson
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Mr Joe Jackson, says it is too late for the President to replace Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the immediate past Minister of Finance, with Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, at the eleventh hour, which will not yield any positive […]
Approval of 2024 budget: Headcount to be taken on Thursday, November 30
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The approval of the budget statement and economic policy of the government for the year ending 31st December 2024 hangs in the air as it resurfaced on the order paper for the twenty second sitting of the third meeting on Thursday 30th November, 2023. The motion captured as item 10 on […]
Ken Ofori-Atta scores himself higher mark after seven years in office
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has given himself a higher mark when he told Parliament that it has been seven years of “grace and positive impactful”, economic performance under his watch. According to him, they are determined to do more to boost the capacity of the private sector to expand […]
2024 Budget: Government to implement 8 tax relief measures
By Seli Baisie Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that government is working aggressively with the GRA to implement 8 tax relief measures to lighten the tax burden on businesses and the citizenry. He made this announcement during the presentation of the 2024 Budget Statement in Parliament. Minister Ofori-Atta emphasized the government’s commitment to lowering […]
NDC left behind a robust economy – Minority Leader replies Ofori-Atta
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minority Caucus in Parliament, led by its leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has hit back at Finance Minister Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta for accusing the ex-while National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration under the leadership of Mr. John Dramani Mahama of leaving behind a derailed International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The Finance […]
IMF Deal: Ken Ofori-Atta rallies support in Parliament to pass two urgent revenue mobilization Bills
By: Mercy Darko The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta is rallying the support of Parliament to pass the Income Tax Amendment Bill, Excise Duty and Excise Tax Stamp Amendment Bills in Parliament in order to speed up the process of acquiring the much needed IMF support. The approval of these outstanding revenue mobilisation Bills […]
MPs urged to support government in securing IMF approval
The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to support the Government in efforts to secure the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board approval to restore macro-economic stability in the country. That would ensure debt sustainability and provide critical social protection for the benefit of Ghanaians. Mr Ofori-Atta made the appeal […]
Government will honour your bonds upon maturity – Finance Minister to Pensioner Bondholders Forum
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured members of the Pensioner Bondholders Forum of government’s commitment to honoring their bonds when they mature. He said most of their bonds go beyond five years and that was the reason why he brought the maturity period to five years and below so that they can get […]
NPP MPs stage walkout as Parliament decides Vote of censure: against Ken Ofori-Atta
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Members of Parliament of Parliament have staged a walkout as Parliament votes to decide the fate of the Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta after the debate on the report of the censure motion. The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Mensah, who led the walkout said they cannot be part […]
Freeze on employment, Finance Minister announces
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minister of Finance has announced a freeze on Public Sector Employment beginning in 2023 as part of the policy measures to stabilize the economy. The Minister, Ken Ofori Atta at the Budget presentation for year ending 31st December, 2023 mentioned “a hiring freeze for civil and public servants” has he […]
