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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo has asked the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to humbly resign and allow someone with fresh ideas to take over.   Contributing to the debate on the report by the ad-hoc committee of Parliament that probed allegations against …

Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been directed to reduce fuel allocation to political appointees and their Heads by 50 per cent. The Cabinet directive, which takes effect from January 2023, is expected to reduce government expenditure on fuel consumption. …

Government has placed a ban on the use of V8 and V6 vehicles by officials effective January 2023. This was announced by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta during the 2023 budget presentation on Thursday, November 24. However, the use of such vehicles will be permitted for travels outside Accra.   …

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says he will present the 2023 Budget in Parliament next week. The Minister’s comment is coming at a time when some Majority MPs have threatened to boycott the 2023 budget statement if he (Finance Minister) is not sacked. In an interview with JoyNews’ Parliamentary Correspondent, Kwaku …

Amid the calls for his resignation, Finance Minister’s predicament has courted him sympathisers in certain quarters of the business community. Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has revealed that one of Ghana’s wealthy businessmen had attempted to intervene to prevent the Minister from being axed. In an interview with JoyNews, the Majority …

Amidst the worsening economic conditions and government plans to secure an IMF support programme, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is hopeful of a “Ghana miracle” to salvage the economy. Addressing the media on the state of the Ghanaian economy on Wednesday, the Minister said, “the sanctity and the well-functioning of the …

The Finance Ministry has given the go ahead for the payment of allowances to nurses on one-year mandatory rotation at various health facilities nationwide to be paid. About 5,239 nurses and midwives and allied health professionals will be paid.   Each of them will receive ¢871 per month with effect …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in the performance of his Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta despite growing discontent towards him from Ghanaians. According to the President, although many have called for the head of the Finance Minister over alleged mismanagement of the economy, he is satisfied with Ofori-Atta …

Fertilizer suppliers under the Planting for Food and Jobs programme are calling on the Finance Minister to clarify his claim of clearing some outstanding debts owed to the Agric Ministry. They are questioning Ken Ofori-Atta’s claim to have released ¢278.57 million to the Agric Ministry as part of ¢485.90 million …

The Finance Minister has revealed that the government spent GH¢143 million on the provision of free water and electricity for lifeline consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ken Ofori-Atta said that even though GH¢200 million was budgeted for the policy, not all was expended. He disclosed this while delivering his statement …