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31 May

Essipong: The Decaying Sports Stadium

Ghana’s embattled Finance Minister during the presentation of the 2021 Budget Statement on the floor of Parliament, said there were ongoing renovation works on some stadia in Ghana; Ohene Gyan Sports Stadium, Accra; Cape Coast Sports Stadium; Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi; and Sekondi Sports Stadium, Essipong. After his pronouncement, many Ghanaians, especially those in the Western Region who knew the state of the stadium, didn’t take it lightly. One of them is the Member of Parliament for Essikado Ketan constituency, Joe Ghartey. “I write with regard to the above. The Finance Minister in the Budget Statement delivered on Wednesday,…

22 May

“We Should Not Dwell On The Past”; “Economy Is On Path Of Revitalisation” – Ofori-Atta

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Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has indicated that Ghana should not dwell on the past, but rather see that new things are being done. According to him, the government is ready for that and the country is certainly on the path toward not just recovery but, also, revitalizing the economy. “Indeed, I think we have to move ahead, and as the good book says, we should forget the former things, we should not dwell on the past and see that new things are being done, and we are ready for that”. Speaking at a recent press briefing organised by the International…

12 May

External Creditors Close To Giving Financing Assurances For Ghana’s Debt Rework Talks

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Ghana’s official creditors are poised to grant financing assurances and form a committee co-chaired by France and China – key steps for the nation to secure a $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, sources told Reuters. The country’s bilateral lenders are expected to formally grant financing assurances as soon as Friday – confirmation that they will then start talks to give Ghana the relief needed to make its debt sustainable, said the sources with direct knowledge of the process speaking on condition of anonymity. The assurances could pave the way for the IMF executive board to approve the $3…

14 Dec

IMF Deal: Ken Ofori-Atta Must Be Applauded For A Fantastic Job- Collins Adomako Mensah

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Legislator for Afigya Kwabere North, Collins Adomako Mensah says Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta and his team have done a yeoman's job for alleviating Ghana to reach a Staff-Level agreement with the IMF. Ghana yesterday, 13/12/2022 reached a Staff-Level agreement on a $3 billion, three years extended credit facility with the IMF. Speaking on Wontumi TV Morning Show, Adomako Mensah said Ken Ofori-Atta and his team have done incredibly well in securing the deal in less than six months. "Reaching Staff-Level agreement means it's very likely to earn the program," he told the host Oheneba Nana Asiedu. Adomako Mensah said…

16 Nov

PHOTOS: Gabby Otchere-Darko Meets Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

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Gabby Otchere-Darko has met Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to water down any seeming tension that was brewing between them. It would be recalled that the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu had called out Mr. Otchere-Darko and denied an allegation by him that he (Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu) was behind the calls by some MPs for the resignation of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. Speaking on Sompa FM, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stated that “From nowhere, we hear Gabby Otchere-Darko on his Asaase Radio accusing me of instigating what was happening, for what? What do I stand to gain from that?” But reacting to the news…

26 Jul

Agenda 111: 87 Hospitals At Different Stages Of Completion – Ken Ofori-Atta

wontumionline.comNewsabout 87 out of the intended 111 are at various stages of completion with contractors at the majority of the sites. Presenting the Mid-Year budget review on Monday, Agenda 111: 87 hospitals at different stages of completion – Ken Ofori-Atta Source: MyJoyOnline.com 25 July 2022 4:03pm The Finance Minister, has revealed that about 87 hospitals under the government’s Agenda 111 initiative are under construction. According to him, Ken Ofori-Atta

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed that about 87 hospitals under the government’s Agenda 111 initiative are under construction. According to him, about 87 out of the intended 111 are at various stages of completion with contractors at the majority of the sites. Presenting the Mid-Year budget review on Monday, he said that “we are well on course to bridge the health inequality gap and strengthen the health system nationwide. I am pleased to report that work has commenced and are at various stages of construction in 87 out of the 111 sites earmarked for the Agenda 111 project.”…

07 Jul

Ken Ofori Atta Fed ‘Hungry’ NDC Footsoldiers- CVM President Tells John Mahama

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After feeding and giving “hungry” National Democratic Congress (NDC) free food and water, Razak Kojo Opoku has hit back at former President John Mahama for calling for Mr. Ken Ofori Atta to be sacked. The founder and President of Concern Voters Movement stated that he doesn’t understand the call by the former President since it has no basis. Former President John Dramani Mahama has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to relieve the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta of his post. According to him, the president must take such action because Mr. Ofori-Atta, who has been serving in the role…

31 May

Ablakwa Never Reasons In Parliament; All He Does Is Propaganda- Abronye (Video)

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The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has been accused of not reasoning in Parliament but good at promoting propaganda messages by the Bono regional Chairman for the New Patroitic Party. Kwame Baffoe alias Abronye blasted the NDC legislator for being part of the cabal that spread false news about the Akufo-Addo led government anything there is something good being carried out for Ghanaians. According to him, if President Akufo-Addo would spend GHC2 million on air travel and bring over $100 million to the country to create jobs, then there is no need to listen to the…

31 Mar

Bi-partisan Approval Of Ofori-Atta Commendable – Nana Addo

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Bi-partisan Approval Of Ofori-Atta Commendable – Nana Addo The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended Parliament for approving Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister by consensus. Mr. Ofori-Atta, after his two-day vetting, was approved by consensus following recommendations by the Appointments Committee on Monday, March 29, 2021. This was after his appearance at the Committee was rescheduled on many occasions following his post-COVID-19 health complications. President Akufo-Addo insisted that the welfare of the Ghanaian people is paramount to all arms of government. “I commend Parliament for the by-partisan consensual manner in which it approved Ken Ofori-Atta. The welfare of Ghanaian remains…

30 Mar

Martin Amindu Is “Mad”…His Motive Was To Help NDC Steal Ghana’s Gold- Abronye (VIDEO)

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Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu, had an agenda to help the National Democratic Congress (NDC) steal Ghana’s gold and this informed his decision to kick against the Agyapa royalty which was proposed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2020, the Bono regional Chairman for the NPP has revealed. Mr. Kwame Baffoe in an interview on Wontumi TV’s Nsempa Fie show stated that the Agyapa royalty deal is meant to protect Ghana’s gold reserve and ensure that the nation profits from the natural resource. But with a mindset of aiding the NDC steal Ghana’s gold, Kwame Baffoe stated that Martin…