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08 Dec

GSIA Rejects Debt Exchange Programme

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The Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA) has rejected the Debt Exchange Programme offered by government. The Association, which is made up of security exchange firms, as well as investment and capital market operators argue that the programme is not acceptable in its current form. They also expressed surprise that an earlier industry consultative inputs was not factored, when the Debt Exchange Programme was launched on December 5, 2022 by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Association in a statement argued that a bond is an agreement between two parties hence, any changes to the terms must be agreed to by…

05 Dec

Debt Exchange Programme Is Key Requirement For IMF deal – Ofori-Atta

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The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, has admitted that the launched Debt Exchange Programme is part of a key requirement for the government to get an economic deal from the International Monetary Fund. According to him, the government has no choice but to undertake the debt restructuring programme to put the debt level on a sustainable path. An IMF mission team is presently in the country to continue discussions with the authorities on the country’s post-COVID programme for economic growth and associated policies and reforms that could be supported by a new IMF lending arrangement. The Finance Minister however…

05 Dec

Domestic Debt Exchange: No Haircut On Treasury Bills, Principal Bonds – Gov’t

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Government has announced that there will be no “haircut” on the principal of bonds and that individuals with government bonds will have their full investments on maturity. In a public address on the recent debate about possible haircuts on all bonds and treasury bills following government’s debt restructuring deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta said government will ensure that people’s investments are safe. “Treasury Bills are completely exempted, and all holders will be paid the full value of their investments on maturity. There will be no haircut on the principal of bonds. Individual holders of…

24 Nov

2023 Budget: Government To Cut Imports Of Public Institutions By 50%

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The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced some measures in the 2023 Budget aimed at boosting the local productive capacity of the economy. Outlining the measures on the Floor of Parliament, Mr. Ofori-Atta said government will cut the imports of public sector institutions that rely on imports either for inputs or consumption by 50%. It will therefore work with the Ghana Audit Service and the Internal Audit Agency to ensure its compliance. He added that government will support the aggressive production of strategic substitutes, including the list disclosed at the President’s last address to the nation. “We will also support…

24 Nov

2023 Budget Hinges On 7-Point Agenda For Economic Transformation – Ofori-Atta

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Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has pointed out that the 2023 Budget is anchored on a seven-point agenda aimed at restoring macro-economic stability and accelerating Ghana’s economic transformation as articulated in the Post-COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). These comprise an agenda to aggressively mobilize domestic revenue, streamline and rationalise expenditures, boost local productive capacity, promote and diversify exports, protect the poor and vulnerable, expand digital and climate-responsive physical infrastructure and implement structural and public sector reforms. To achieve these, Mr. Ofori-Atta said there are three critical imperatives which are; successfully negotiating a strong International Monetary Fund programme, coordinating an equitable…

24 Nov

Govt Will Freeze Hiring Of Public And Civil Servants From January 2023 – Ofori-Atta

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The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that their will be a freeze in government employment from next year. According to him there will be an embargo placed into recruiting for the civil and public services from January, 2023. This, he said, at the ongoing budget presentation at Parliament House in Accra. “[There'll be] a hiring freeze for civil and public servants [from January 2023]. A reduction of expenditure on appointments, including salary freezes, together with suspension of certain allowances like housing, utilities & clothing.” Additionally, the Minister announced that VAT will be increased by 2.5%. The standard VAT…

21 Nov

Those Calling For The Resignation Of Ken Ofori-Atta Are Having A Change Of Mind- Lawyer Ampaw

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After appearing before an ad-hoc committee of Parliament last Friday, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has stated that Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta has managed to exonerate himself and wooed some people who were calling for his resignation to his side. Lawyer Ampaw stated on Wontumi TV last Sunday that the live telecast of the motion of censure which was put before Parliament, highlighted how “honest” and “truthful” the Finance Minister of Ghana is. “Now some of the people calling for his resignation are having a change of mind”, Lawyer Ampaw said on TV which was monitored by Wontumionline.com. VIDEO below... https://youtu.be/btuWd-MQtJE Mr. Ofori…

18 Nov

I’m Up For What Protects The Presidency- Joe Wise

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First deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, says he is only interested in what protects the presidency with regards to being for or against the stepping down of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning on Movement TV/ Wontumi radio, Honorable Joseph stated that he does not stand with or against the 98 MPs who are in support of the Finance Minister resigning from his position, due to the mismanagement of the country's finances leading to economic hardship. He said ''What we've told the President which I…

18 Nov

Ofori-Atta To Appear Before Censure Committee Today

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The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to appear before the eight-member ad-hoc committee of Parliament probing a censure motion against him today, Friday. The Minority in Parliament filed a motion for a vote of censure against Ken Ofori-Atta making seven allegations against the minister including conflict of interest, financial recklessness leading to the collapse of the Ghana Cedi and gross mismanagement of the economy. The minister in a written request, prior to the hearing, sought further and better particulars on the grounds for the motion while raising questions over the committee’s jurisdiction. After the first day of the…

17 Nov

Step Down Or Hear From Us- Ellen Daaku To Finance Minister (VIDEO)

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Member of communication team for the New Patriotic Party, Ellen Daaku, has sent a stern warning to the financial Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to step down. Speaking on Movement In The Morning with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement TV/ Wontumi Radio, Ellen Daaku was of the view that the financial minister, was supposed to step down during the COVID-19 pandemic especially after being a victim of it. She said ''He really performed when we first came into power because there were no problems, despite the fact that he did his best during the COVID-19, i personally think he should have stepped down…