Tag Archives: Ken Ofori-Atta

Details have started emerging on how the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford S. Bagbin betrayed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and some leadership of Parliament ahead of the approval vote on the 2022 budget and Economic Policy of government.   Information available to DGN Online indicates that the Finance Minister …

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said observed there is a gap between what students learn in the universities and what industry requires of them when they graduate. He said while employers are looking for people to fill certain positions in their companies, they are unable to find graduates with the …

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, has opened up over his recent battle with ill-health leading to his change in looks. Speaking on Good Evening Ghana on Thursday, Mr Ofori-Atta told Metro TV’s Paul Adom-Otchere that, after recovering from Covid-19, he was diagnosed with jaundice and after a series of …

A former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Fiifi Kwetey has accused the government of insensitivity following the introduction of some taxes in the budget statement for the 2022 fiscal year. According to Mr Kwetey, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised to move the country from taxation to production. However, he …

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to deliver the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He is expected to touch on all critical aspects of the economy that need to be reviewed to address the country’s challenges. Education remains pivotal to the development …

The head of the economic management team, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will not be in Parliament today as the Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta presents the budget statement for the 2022 fiscal year.   The Vice President is currently acting as the president after President Akufo-Addo went on ‘well-deserved’ …

The Chief Executive Officer of the defunct UT Financial Services, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng (Rtd), has authored a new book highlighting the successes and twilight of his company. The book titled ‘THE UT STORY: Humble beginnings’ is set to teach the youth and all Ghanaians about the hidden realities of …

The Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has informed Parliament that the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government would be presented on November 15 and not 17 as it was initially advertised. He explained that the reason was to enable the House to attend its post-budget workshop with members …

 The Director of Strategy and Business Operations at Dalex Finance,Joe Jackson, expects the Finance Ministry to announce an increase in taxes. Due to Ghana’s precarious debt situation, Mr, Jackson said on ‘The Big Issue on Christmas TV and Citi FM that, “in this new budget, taxes have to go up”. …

Government has disclosed its intentions to re-submit a restructured Agyapa Royalties Agreement to Parliament for approval. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, made this known when he inaugurated the Board of Mineral Income Investment Fund in Accra on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.     Mr Ofori-Atta said the Attorney-General has already …