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Ofori-Atta Can Take Us Out Of Current Economic Crisis – Akufo-Addo

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 …

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Fertilizer Suppliers To Finance Minister: Our Outstanding Debts Are Still Unpaid

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 …

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Ofori-Atta : GH¢143m Was Spent On Free Water And Electricity During Covid-19 [ Full Text]

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 …

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Minority MPs To EC: Don’t Use Ghana Card For 2024 Voters Register

The Minority in Parliament have pushed against plans by the Electoral Commission (EC) to use the Ghana Card for the compilation of the 2024 Voters Register. According to them, such a move will disenfranchise a lot of Ghanaians since many citizens are yet to receive their Ghana Cards. Speaking on …

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I Failed My A-Level Exam And Became My Father’s Driver – Ken Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister,  Ken Ofori Atta says Ghanaians must not despair but have hope that the current economic challenges will be a thing of the past. Government has admitted the economy is currently facing challenges, with the Finance Ministry imposing a raft of measures geared at stemming the tide. The rise …

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Remove Ofori Atta From Finance Ministry – NPP Communicator Tells Akufo-Addo

A member of the Communications Team of the governing New Patriotic Party(NPP), Solomon Owusu has called on President Akufo-Addo to reassign the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta. According to him, this will engender renewed confidence in the economy which is currently on a downward spiral.   Ghana’s economy is presently …

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Government Bans Importation Of V8 Cars

The government has placed a ban on the importation of SUVs (sport utility vehicles)  by public offices. This forms part of measures adopted by the Akufo-Addo administration to address the current economic challenges facing the country.   Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, 24 November 2022, to announce measures …

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Finance Minister To Address Ghanaians On Current Economic Hardship Today

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will today, Thursday, address Ghanaians on decisions taken by the government to address recent economic challenges facing the country.   Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to give details of decisions taken at the three-day Cabinet retreat at Peduase over the weekend.       Press briefing …

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We Are Not Going Back To The IMF – Finance Minister Insists

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has insisted that Ghana would not return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support in order to deal with the challenges that the local economy is going through at the moment.   Speaking at the 3rd Townhall meeting on the E-levy on Thursday February …

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Ken Ofori-Atta To Withdraw E-Levy From Parliament

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has given indication to Parliament that the Electronic Transaction Levy Bill may be withdrawn by Friday 11 February. The bill is expected to be reintroduced on Tuesday 15 February 2022 for consideration, official communication from Parliament said. According to the business committee of Parliament, the …

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