#KenMustGo: Social media users react to calls for Ken Ofori-Atta’s resignation
By: Seli Baisie Many Ghanaians on social media have reacted to calls for President Akufo-Addo to remove the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, from office. The Majority MPs in Parliament say this could help restore confidence in the Ghanaian economy. Addressing the media in Parliament on Tuesday, October 25, the spokesperson for the group, Andy Appiah-Kubi, […]
Stop rhetoric and support moves to remove Ofori-Atta – Minority to Majority
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minority in Parliament is urging the Majority Caucus of the House to support its moves to remove the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, from office. The Minority has filed a motion of censure against Mr. Ofori-Atta. Addressing the media, the Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, said the two sides of […]
Sack Ken Ofori-Atta to restore hope in economy – 20 Majority MPs
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE Some Majority Members of Parliament (MPs) numbering about 20, have asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and the minister of State at the ministry, Charles Adu Boahen, from office now to help restore confidence in Ghanaian economy. The group said it will not do business with government […]
There is no basis to sack Ken Ofori-Atta – Prez Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he has no basis to sack Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. According to him, the current economic challenges were not the fault of Mr Ofori-Atta who he said performed his duties excellently in his first term as President. Speaking in an interview on OTEC FM in Kumasi today, the President […]
Washington: G7 meets with African Finance Ministers
By Edward Nyarko Circumstances beyond our control, do sometimes create opportunities to do things differently and this is what is happening on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank meeting in Washington DC, US-says Ghana’s Finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The remarks come on the heels of the meeting between the G-7 finance ministers and their African […]
IMF willing to assist Ghana to revamp economy – Kristalina Georgieva
The Chairperson and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, Kristalina Georgieva says the fund is willing to assist Ghana to put the country’s economy on a better footing. In a tweet, the Bulgarian Economist said the IMF’s decision to support Ghana, stems from a ‘constructive meeting’ she had with Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta […]
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta travels abroad to seek medical review
SOURCE: GHANAWEB Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Minister has traveled out of the jurisdiction for medical review. This is according to a Daily Guide online report. In his absence, Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen, has stepped in his stead. Meanwhile, the Council of State has invited the Finance Minister and the Governor […]
Arise Ghana demands suspension of utility tariffs, removal of Ken Ofori-Atta
Pressure group, Arise Ghana, has appealed to the Government to suspend the implementation of the new utility tariffs in the interest of consumers. Addressing a Press Conference in Accra, the Group described the announced increment as harsh, saying it would bring untold hardships to ordinary people. Their call follows an announced increment in water and […]
Government postpones mid-year budget review to July 25 due to engagements with IMF
Government is expected to ask Parliament to re-schedule the mid-year budget review presentation to Monday, July 25. The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta was scheduled to present the mid-year financial policy review to Parliament on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 but in an interview with the Parliamentary Press Corps, Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei-Asare said the […]
Ghana can manage economy without going to IMF – Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta reiterates
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says the country is committed to managing its debt without assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). At a press conference in Accra on May 12, 2022, Mr. Ofori Atta expressed confidence in the government’s ability to put measures in place that will steer the country in the right direction. […]
