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Director of Strategy, Research & Communication at the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Samuel Appiah Darko, has revealed that Ken Ofori-Atta has filed eight lawsuits against the OSP. He emphasized that the fight against corruption is a shared responsibility, not the sole mandate of the OSP
"Ghana is home and when he [Ken Ofori-Atta] is able to and the doctors give approval, he will come to Ghana" -Prof. Angela Ofori-Atta.
"Sedinam Tamakloe has been convicted and is currently not in Ghana to face her sentence but the Attorney General isn't interested in that." - Henry Nana Boakye, National Organizer - NPP.
"We have to hold the OSP accountable for the way it didn't take Ken Ofori-Atta's offer to start engaging him while he was in the US." - Martin Kpebu
“He didn't see a biopsy test, but he can say Ken is suffering from cancer. Did he pick that information from the sky?” - Mr Frank Davies, Legal counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has once again declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted person, effective today, June 2, 2025.
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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against National Security operatives for allegedly trespassing at his home and is seeking damages
Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has lifted the fugitive status of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta after his legal team confirmed he will return to Ghana in May 2025. This move follows the OSP's previous decision to declare him wanted in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation
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 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 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!
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
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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).
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
Discussing the censor motion against Finance minister Ken Ofori Atta
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We're running a democracy and not family dynasty - Eugene Boakye Antwi on call for Ken Ofori Atta sack
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.
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.
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.
"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)