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The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the declaration by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta is a fugitive, calling it "unreasonable".

The Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Samuel Appiah Darko has insisted that the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta must be declared a fugitive.

"Is Ken Ofori-Atta really better than the owners of the banks and businesses he destroyed, causing countless deaths? Is he? Even if it means bringing him to Ghana on oxygen, the NDC government must do whatever it takes to ensure he faces justice. If he dies, so be it. He's of no importance."

The OSP admits receiving a medical report from Ken Ofori-Atta's lawyers about his illness but still declared him wanted, as the letter did not show he is unable to walk or is crippled, meaning he can face justice. The NPP considers this statement a plot by the OSP to have Ken Ofori-Atta dead, as he seems more focused on interrogating him than on his health. Listen as Nana Yaa Jantuah, Presidential Staffer, Dr. Stephen Amoah, MP for Nhyiaeso, and Fred Agbenyo, MP for Guan Constituency, delve into the issue!

The National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, has assured the public that the party is ready to fully cooperate with any state investigative body. His comments come after the recent raid on the residence of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

The NPP must swallow this bitter pill. If they stood by and allowed the OSP to prosecute Sir John, a deceased man, without any objections, then why the pain now that it's Ken Ofori-Atta? Last time I checked, Ken Ofori-Atta isn't above the laws of this country, so there's nothing wrong with the OSP declaring him wanted. The law must be allowed to take its course. - Rev. Charles Owusu, Political Activist and Social Commentator.

Office of the Special Prosecutor has declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta wanted. In a media briefing, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyaben confirmed that Ofori-Atta is refusing multiple invitations to answer questions regarding alleged breaches in contracts, procurement procedures, and terminations

Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has refuted claims of its involvement in an alleged raid on the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Reports from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, suggested that individuals dressed in military gear had stormed Ofori-Atta's home in Cantonments while he was overseas

Ken Ofori-Atta provided written notice of his medical trip, and his hospital has furnished official documentation to verify the purpose of his absence. In light of this, it raises the question: why would Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyaben proceed to declare him wanted? Listen as we dive into the details and uncover the truth behind this controversy

Former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta describes Dr. John Kumah's death as a painful one while highlighting his contribution to the economy over the past years.

The gap between the developed north and developing global south has never been more acute. Issues like climate change, debt and technological advances are all threatening to widen the wedge between north and south. So what needs to be done to address that problem.In this edition of the Agenda, Juliet Mann gets the views of four senior ministers from across Africa. She speaks to Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Enoch Godongwana, South Africa's Finance Minister, Ghana's Minister for Finance & Economic Planning, Ken Ofori-Atta, and Zambia's Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane.

A Member of the Finance Committee in Parliament, Isaac Adongo, says the appointment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments will make it difficult for the new Finance Minister to implement his initiatives.

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has removed his finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, replacing him with Mohammed Amin-Adam. The outgoing minister has been spearheading Ghana's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for loans to support the country's economic reforms. His replacement is part of a major cabinet reshuffle announced Wednesday by President Akufo-Addo. No government official was available to speak on the cabinet changes. According to Ghana Graphic Online, President Akufo-Addo expressed sincere appreciation to the outgoing ministers and deputy ministers for their dedication and hard work in office. Mustapha Gbande, the deputy general secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress party, tells VOA's James Butty, the reshuffle is an attempt by the president to compensate unemployed members of his party and not for improving the economy.

The Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has been nominated by President Akufo-Addo as the new Finance Minister. He takes over from Ken Ofori-Atta who served in office for seven years.

The Finance Ministry has announced that Ghana will receive the second tranche of $600 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) anytime soon. According to Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, the IMF has approved all required financing assurances from Ghana's Official Creditors.

Ghana has received a draft term sheet on debt relief from its official creditors that is sufficient for the International Monetary Fund to disburse $600 million to the West African nation, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta said.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has announced that the 2024 economic policy and budget statement as presented by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has been approved by Parliament.

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has indicated that Ghana remains open to any new cut-off date proposed by bilateral creditors to undertake a debt swap of the country's external debt.

Discussing John Jinapor's statement that the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, intends to raise an additional GH₵11 billion through the imposition of new taxes in the 2024 Budget. Hon Terlarbi says he will sue the government if they re-introduce road tolls. Listen to find out why?

The economy is doing better as compared to last year - Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta confirmed to Joy News the establishment of a monitoring desk by the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to observe the finances of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta confirmed to Joy News the establishment of a monitoring desk by the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to observe the finances of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).

Finance minister Ken Ofori Atta hopeful of finalizing pension funds restructuring by September.

NPP MPs to decide fate of finance minister following approval of IMF bail

President Akufo-Addo Under intense pressure to honor his promise of acting on demands for the removal of finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

Controversial joint naval exercises among South Africa, Russia, and China got underway this week off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, prompting a fierce backlash from critics who blasted Pretoria for legitimizing Russia on the first anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine. Also this week, Ghana's finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta traveled to Beijing hoping to restructure its debt and Chinese mining companies in the DR Congo negotiated a demand for $17 billion of new infrastructure down to just $500 million.Development Reimagined Policy Analyst Ovigwe Eguegu joins Eric, Cobus, and Geraud this week to discuss these stories and the rest of the week's top China-Africa headlines.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:Twitter: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @ovigweeguegu | @christiangeraudFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaafricaprojectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Ofori-Atta to lead a delegation to convince China to accept debt cancellation proposal

Mother Allegedly kills 3-day-old baby, dumps him in manhole Minority threatens to pay back majority back over Ken Ofori Atta's censure

The Majority Members of Parliament (MPs) present in the House to debate the vote of censure against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta have staged a walkout.

Discussing the censor motion against Finance minister Ken Ofori Atta

Vote of censure against Ken Ofori-Atta, NDC has no evidence to show - Samuel Ayeh-Paye

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 obtain economic programme from the International Monetary Fund.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has urged Ghanaians to be hopeful and trust the government's economic policies that he believes will put the country on the path to recovery.

All things been equal, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will present the government's 2023 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on Thursday, November 24.

Members of Parliament on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) side are questioning the credibility of NPP MPs who have backtracked on their quest to have Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta sacked.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP)'s Council of Elders and the national leadership are set to meet members of the Majority caucus today, Tuesday, November 22, at 5pm. The meeting to discuss the MPs demands for the sacking of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and their subsequent threat to boycott the presentation of the 2023 Budget

The Coalition of Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) Trainees have thrown its support behind some Members of Parliament (MPs) and a cross-section of Ghanaians for the removal of the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has apologised to Ghanaians for the hardship being suffered in recent times.

Ninety-eight New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament have resolved to boycott the budget presentation and all Finance Ministry-related business should the President refuse to sack Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta immediately.

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addofired his junior finance minister over corruption allegations made in an upcoming documentary on illegal gold mining. The president has terminated the appointment of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Charles Adu Boahen, with immediate effect. The presidency's statement says Akufo-Addo's decision came after being made aware of the allegations against Boahen in the documentary Galamsey Economy. Governing party lawmaker Davis Opoku however says the sacking of Charles Adu Boahen is meaningless unless it is linked to the resignation of Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred the censor motion moved by Minority to have Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, removed from office to Adhoc Committee to be investigated.

It does not make sense to sack Ken Ofori-Atta after IMF deal, let him complete his remaining two years in office - Twum Barima

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has admitted a motion of censure filed by Minority Members of Parliament to remove embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

Akufo-Addo is afraid to sack Ken Ofori-Atta because he financed NPP with data bank during the elections - Ellembele KK

Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim has said his side has already filed a motion of censure against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentarians are demanding the sacking of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. The MPs, numbering about 80, held a press conference on Tuesday to impress on the President to relieve his cousin of the responsibility of managing the national purse or risk losing their support for government business going forward.

We're running a democracy and not family dynasty - Eugene Boakye Antwi on call for Ken Ofori Atta sack

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentarians are demanding the sacking of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. The MPs, numbering about 80, held a press conference on Tuesday to impress on the President to relieve his cousin of the responsibility of managing the national purse or risk losing their support for government business going forward.

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentarians are demanding the sacking of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. The MPs, numbering about 80, held a press conference on Tuesday to impress on the President to relieve his cousin of the responsibility of managing the national purse or risk losing their support for government business going forward.

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentarians are demanding the sacking of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. The MPs, numbering about 80, held a press conference on Tuesday to impress on the President to relieve his cousin of the responsibility of managing the national purse or risk losing their support for government business going forward.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is pushing for a quick completion of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for an economic programme that will address Ghana's macroeconomic and structural challenges.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has described initial negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout programme as collaborative.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has stressed that government is yet to conclude processes for debt restructuring with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Government have paid judgement debts totaling GH¢283 million to individuals and companies between 2017 and 2019. The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta told Parliament that the government paid the debts due to court orders for breaches of contracts, largely compensations for personal injury claims and acquisitions, “which cannot be ignored”.

According to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, government is developing an Enhanced Domestic Programme in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund to complement the GhanaCares Obataanpa programme for macroeconomic stability, debt sustainability, robust growth and Ghana Beyond Aid.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says while the government may be embarking on a three year programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it intends on completing the programme in two years.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the government is not willing to scrap the e-levy.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the government is not willing to scrap the e-levy.

Mid-year budget discussion with Isaac Adongo (MP- Bolgatanga Central); Ken Ofori-Atta for the past 6 years has never engaged the Finance Committee to think about Ghana's economy - Isaac Adongo.

The mid-year budget review was not candid and truthful to Ghanaians about the economic challenges facing the country, the Minority in Parliament has said. According to them, the country was in serious economic crisis, to the extent that its debt was unsustainable, but the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, failed to speak the truth to encourage Ghanaians to buy into the problems confronting the nation.

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is set to present the Mid-Year Review of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government for the 2022 financial year later today, Monday, July 25, 2022 in Parliament. Among other things, he is expected to provide information on how revenue and expenditure had performed in the first half of the year and the country's current budget deficit figures.

According to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, government is developing an Enhanced Domestic Programme in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund to complement the GhanaCares Obataanpa programme for macroeconomic stability, debt sustainability, robust growth and Ghana Beyond Aid.

A senior government communicator in the Ashanti Region, Kwadwo Bonsu, has indicated that the increasing pressure on President Nana Addo Adankwa Akufo Addo to sack his Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, is wrong and a bad strategy that must not be adopted.

The Chairman of the Business Committee, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has hinted that the Minister of Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present the Mid-Year Review of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana and Supplementary Estimates for the 2022 Financial Year to the Honourable House on Wednesday 13th July 2022.

Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, will on Wednesday, July 13, present the Mid-Year Review of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government and Supplementary Estimate for the 2022 Financial Year to Parliament.

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to begin formal engagements with the International Monetary Fund, for an economic programme.

Minority in Parliament to resist attempts by the government to pass non-concessionary loans; Former president Mahama reveals as he calls for the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta to be sacked.

Breakdown of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta's statement on COVID-19 expenditure with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, wants the African Development Bank to take charge of operations on the African continent. He charged the largest financial institution on the African continent to change the narrative where other financial institutions have taken center stage in Africa.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has reiterated government's commitment of not seeking assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to relief its debt. According to him, the economy is heading in the right direction, and therefore government will find alternative ways of refinancing the country's debt.

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to dismiss Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, from office with immediate effect considering the level of socio-economic hardships the country is faced with. He is also calling on for a cabinet reshuffle to bring on “fresh minds”.

State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) recorded ¢2.61 billion loss in 2020, according to the 2020 State Ownership Report. This however represents nearly 50% improvement over the 2019 aggregate loss of ¢5.16 billion. This the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is calling for more urgent and collective work to address these losses.

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that public tertiary institutions in the country will be weaned-off government's payroll. According to the Minister, this forms part of government's medium-term measures to address the challenges confronting the economy. He noted that the institutions would rather be provided with a fixed amount “block grant.”

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said the government will save about GHC3.5 billion from the 30% salary cut of ministers and heads of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).Addressing the country on measures being taken to curb the economic challenges Ghana is facing, Ofori-Atta said: “With regard to savings, in terms of our initial calculations of all of that [the salary cut] will be about GHC3.5 billion that we expect to be able to save.

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said the government will save about GHC3.5 billion from the 30% salary cut of ministers and heads of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Addressing the country on measures being taken to curb the economic challenges Ghana is facing, Ofori-Atta said: “With regard to savings, in terms of our initial calculations of all of that [the salary cut] will be about GHC3.5 billion that we expect to be able to save.

The Ghana cedi is expected to start recording improvement and stability against the US dollar from 1st April 2022, following recent actions by the Bank of Ghana coupled with upcoming fiscal measures by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, says a key challenge with Credit Rating Agencies is the lack of transparency in their rating methodologies, procedures, practices, and processes. He says the conclusions by the international rating agencies affected the prospects of African countries raising the required external financial resources on the capital market to promote economic expansion on the scale European economies did in the 1950s and 1960s. Mr Ofori-Atta says the unfair ratings affected developing countries access to credit. He says African sovereigns were significantly less likely to be promoted from B into the BB category, compared to other regions, even after accounting for improvements in the macro-fiscal environment and the willingness of African governments to service debts.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has not ruled out the impact of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, as having contributed to the woes of Ghana's economy. The Minister believes the development forms part of unforeseen factors that have shaken the country's fiscal stability in recent times.

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has detailed the management technique government has had to adapt to run the country effectively due to the legislature's “failure” to approve some major revenue streams in the 2022 budget. According to him, the Akufo-Addo administration has had to truncate some of its expenses to meet the fiscal deficit.

The Minority in Parliament has served notice it will haul the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, before the House to present the government's response plan to end the hikes in fuel prices. According to the Minority, the Finance Ministry has the authority to remove some taxes that contribute to the final ex-pump fuel prices.

Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta during a government town hall meeting in Tamale on Thursday, February 10, 2022, said government's decision to rationalize expenditure by some 20 per cent is to decisively strengthen fiscal consolidation of the 2022 budget to address critical concerns of the economy, create jobs for the youth, obtain a positive primary balance and stabilize the debt.

Government has suspended expenditure in the 2022 Budget by 20%, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced. Parliament has already approved government's total expenditure for 2022, but the government, in a prudent fiscal consolidation move, has decided to cut down on its expenditure, up to a whopping 20%.

To “widen the tax net and rope in the informal sector”, Ghana has paused its digital agenda and taken several steps back on its cashless economy drive as finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that the government intends to introduce an electronic transaction levy (e-levy) in the 2022 budget. On today's episode, Selorm & Nii discuss the implications of this tax.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has taken a swipe at the 60,000 Ghanaian professionals including Accountants, Doctors and Lawyers, and many more who have not been paying taxes, but lament the 1.75% Electronic Transaction Levy expected to be implemented from 2022.

The Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to deliver the 2022 budget statement before Parliament on November 15, 2021.

Topic: Should the Health Minister resign or stay? The ad hoc committee set up by parliament to probe the controversial Sputnik V vaccines procurement contract has asked the minister for finance Ken Ofori-Atta to go after Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum to retrieve GH¢16,331,640 paid him for the supply of Covid -19 vaccines.

Discussing Mid-year 2021 budget review: Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has revealed that an initiative dubbed “100-cedis-a-month club” will be launched on August 12, to enable Ghanaians contribute to the construction of the National Cathedral.

Top Story: Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the Minister for National Security is best placed to provide Parliament with details of the cost of President Nana Akufo-Addo's recent foreign trips.

Top Story: The government allocated a total amount of GH¢7.62 billion for the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme during the past five years, the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has told Parliament.

"The New Normal" and the "Diaspora Investment" was the theme of the Ghana investment summit in June 2021, held at Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra, hosted by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre. The concept behind the event was to bridge the gap between the diaspora and Ghanaians around the world in the realms of business, trade and investment, with the hopes of building back a better Ghana. This event was streamed on YouTube including YouTube Channels Wode Maya and showcased Diaspora-owned businesses who also were raising investment. A range a of speakers were announced for the event including  Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Minister of Tourism and Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Foreign Affairs.  The theme of the two-day event was :  “Grow in Ghana , Grow with Ghana”.If you have an opinion you want to share, please get in touch with us on social media, on Linkedin or instagram or email on info@thesoundofaccra.comVisit: https://thesoundofaccra.comAll links: https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapodSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/gofundad)

Discussion on the recent cost of living followed by The Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, has presented a loan agreement for $28 million to Parliament for the purchase of 275 vehicles for members of the 8th Parliament.

Top Story: Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says Ghana will continue with the great business environment to attract blue chip and multinational firms to grow the economy and create jobs.

President Akufo Addo's representative at the Ministry of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, has flown out to the United States to seek medical review after suffering post-COVID-19 complications.

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