Ken Ofori-Atta Reacts After His Dismissal

 

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed gratitude to the staff of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for their significant achievements during his tenure.

Mr Ofori-Atta in reflecting on their collaborative journey, praised the MoF team for their resilience in weathering storms, overcoming challenges, and contributing to key victories for the Republic.

He highlighted their pivotal role in the development and implementation of seven Budget Statements that shaped the economic landscape.

In a heartfelt letter of gratitude issued on Wednesday, February 14, Ofori-Atta commended the team’s unwavering commitment and positive energy, especially during times marked by economic turbulence.

The former minister emphasized the adherence to principles such as fiscal responsibility and value-for-money that guided their collective efforts.

As a united team MOF, Ofori-Atta expressed gratitude for the numerous milestones achieved between January 27, 2017, and February 14, 2024.

Notable accomplishments included introducing stimulus packages, enhancing commitment controls, restructuring the financial sector, and establishing historic partnerships with various organisations.

Despite his removal by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, February 14, Ofori-Atta highlighted the almost quadrupling of the economy’s size with an optimistic projection of crossing the GH¢1 trillion mark in the current year.

“Together, we have weathered storms, surmounted challenges, and won key battles for the Republic. Reflecting on our journey, I am reminded of the work we have together done through the seven (7) Budget Statements we developed and implemented over the period.”

“The three (3) Budgets before 2020 sowed the seeds, nurtured a remarkable rebound of growth and greatly stabilized the macro-economic turbulence we faced. This put the economy on a positive trajectory for a proper take-off. Indeed, your commitment and positive energy while we pursued the principles of irreversibility, fiscal responsibility and value for money were truly admirable.”

“We reminded ourselves that we had only two fishes and five loaves for the monumental task ahead while ensuring a deliberateness of the preferential options for the poor and promoting private sector productivity.”

Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta also expressed confidence in his successor, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, urging the Ministry of Finance staff to support him in ensuring the successful execution of the IMF-ECF programme for economic growth and transformation.

In a heartfelt letter of gratitude to the MoF staff, Ofori-Atta thanked them for their tireless service, commitment to excellence, and the privilege of working together. Encouraging them to uphold professionalism, ethics, efficiency, and responsiveness, he envisioned a Ghana Beyond Aid.

Ofori-Atta specifically called on the team to rally behind the new leader, Dr. Amin Adam.

Describing Amin Adam as a smart, humble, and inclusive leader, Ofori-Atta emphasized the importance of collective effort to ensure a successful tenure for the new appointee.

“The future is here with us as we are blessed with a new leader, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, who replaced the venerable Charles Adu Boahen and has been with us through some of the most difficult times. Let us all circle the wagons and ensure a blazing success for his stewardship.

“We all know him as a smart, humble and inclusive leader. Let me state with all humility that nothing would honour me and the ‘Office of the Minister’ more than for you to work with renewed diligence to guide Hon. Amin and our nation to the successful execution of the IMF-ECF programme to promote economic growth and transformation.

“Once again, I thank you for your tireless service and commitment to excellence. It has been my utmost honour and a rare privilege to serve alongside each, and every one of you. I pray that you continue to be resolute, dedicated, unwavering and committed to the work of the Republic and care for the finances of the State.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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