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28 Oct

Ofori-Atta Listens To Databank Workers And Neglects Seasoned Experts At Finance Ministry – Mahama

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The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been neglecting advice from seasoned experts at the Finance Ministry, former President John Mahama has said. Mr Mahama said the Finance Minister rather chooses to listen to staff of his Databank on how to run the economy. Mr Mahama blamed the economy challenges partly on this situation. Delivering an address at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Thursday October 27, he said “We’ve had our own set of challenges in government but nothing we did, or the outcome thereof, has come anywhere close to the disaster unfolding before our eyes today. “To be clear, we are in…

27 Oct

Investors Are Driven By Public Sentiment: We Need To Address Ken Ofori Atta’s Issue Critically- Kosi Bodja

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The Volta Regional organizer of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Kosi Bodja, has called for the swift response for the call of the sacking of the finance minister, Ken Ofori Atta as this has economic effect on the country. He said this when he joined Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show. He said that ''the MP’s are not doing this out of enviness or bitterness, they all want what is best for the party. There is pressure on the party and if we don’t get good managers, these are the situations that will continue to pop up. The MP’s…

27 Oct

If Sacrificing Ken Ofori Atta Will Restore Hope: President Akufo-Addo Will Do It- Nana Kay

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A communicator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Kwadwo Agyei Yeboah popularly known as Nana Kay has said President Akufo-Addo has the interest of the country at heart, adding he wouldn't think twice sacrificing Ken Ofori Atta to bring back the lost hope. He said this when he joined Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show on Thursday 27th October, 2022. ''I won’t approve the MP’s for what they did neither will I condemn them. Ghanaians gave the party a 4 year mandate to take charge of the economy, sometimes we need to go to the people and…

26 Oct

Listen To the Agitative MPs-Adenta Kuma Pleads With President Akufo-Ado

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A communicator of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Albert Kumi popularly known as Adenta Kumi, has pleaded with President Akufo-Addo to pay heed to the Members of Parliament (MP) who are calling for the sacking of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta. 80 Members of Parliament signed a petition for the removal of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta and later a held a press conference which was led by the MP for Asante Akim North Constituency, Hon. Andy Appiah-Kubi on Tuesday 25th October, 2022. After a crunch meeting with the President yesterday late evening, he pleaded with the MPs to…

26 Oct

Our Deal With The IMF Will Be Concluded Soon – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that the nation’s bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in its completion stages. He said the talks are progressing steadily and hopefully it will end soon. Speaking at the Jubilee House in Accra, the President said: “We are talking, and, hopefully, concluding soon". "These important negotiations that we are going to have will have a positive impact on the Ghanaian economy in the months immediately ahead”, he said. Earlier this month, the IMF assured Ghana that it will fast-track its bailout programme for the country. Abebe Selassie, the Head of…

26 Oct

Ofori-Atta Is Still At Post, Disregard Reports He’s Resigned – Finance Ministry

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The Finance Ministry has denied reports that its Sector Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, has resigned from his position. It follows reports from some traditional media and social media outlets that the Minister has resigned. This action was said to have taken place after a meeting with President Akufo-Addo. About 80 Members of Parliament from the majority side yesterday October 25, 2022, demanded the resignation of Mr. Ofori-Atta, saying, he has failed to live up to expectations for worsening the economic situation in the country. But persons close to the minister and some senior officials at the Finance Ministry have told…

26 Oct

You Don’t Necessary Need To Sack Ofori-Atta, Reshuffle Him- Daniel Nkrumah To President Akufo-Addo

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Okaikwei South constituency first vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Daniel Nkrumah has pleaded with President Akufo-Addo not to necessary sack Ken Ofori Atta however he can reshuffle him to another sector. His comment comes after 80 agitating Members of Parliament (MP) called on President Akufo-Addo to remove the finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta from office. Speaking on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro, Mr. Nkrumah said that ''I was a bit surprised when I heard 80 MPs signed a petition for the removal of the Finance Minister and held a press conference because their constituents are calling…

25 Oct

BoG Boss, Finance Minister Must Appear Before Parliament – Haruna Iddrisu

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Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu wants Parliament to summon the Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison to appear before the House to explain to them the measures that have been put in place to deal with the economic challenges. Mr Iddrisu stated on the floor of the House on Tuesday October 25 that the challenges are becoming unbearable to Ghanaians hence, the need to invite the Finance Minister and the Governor of the BoG to address the House. “The Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana ,ist appear in Parliament to explain…

25 Oct

Minority Files Motion To Remove Ofori-Atta

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The Minority in Parliament has filed a motion for the removal of the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The motion was filed by Asawase Member of Parliament Muntaka Mubarak and dated October 24, 2022. The opposition lawmakers believe the Finance Minister has failed in managing the economy. In tweet, North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said ” In compliance with Article 82 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the NDC Caucus in Parliament has successfully filed a motion for his immediate removal. “We’re glad there’s positive indication some of our NPP colleagues will support us.” https://twitter.com/S_OkudzetoAblak/status/1584900799108448256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1584900799108448256%7Ctwgr%5E83f9eefd6b854fbcba3c804ea518eec110e39c2b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F3news.com%2Fminority-files-motion-to-remove-ofori-atta%2F This comes at…

25 Oct

NPP MPs Join Calls For The Sacking Of Finance Minister, Ofori Atta

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Some Members of Parliament who are part of the Majority Caucus are calling for the removal of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen. This was made known by the MPs on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in Parliament. The Member of Parliament for Asante-Akim North Constituency, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, who spoke on behalf of the caucus said, sacking Ofori-Atta and Adu Boahen will help restore confidence in Ghana’s economy. Failure to do this, they will stage a boycott for the 2023 annual budget hearing and also will not partake in…