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The plot to remove Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is taking an interesting turn as Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K Bagbin has promptly admitted Minority Censure Motion. He further issued notice of same in today’s Order Paper as secret voting is expected to begin on November 10, 2022. National Democratic Congress …

The Member of Parliament for Subin, Eugene Boakye Antwi has told the Minority in Parliament not to count on the support of the 80 Majority MPs who also want the removal of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.   Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Antwi said the 80 Majority MPs opposed to …

The Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim has said his side has already filed a motion of censure against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Banda Ahenkro MP at a press briefing in Parliament on Tuesday, said both Majority and Minority leaders have already commenced discussion about the vote of censure …

Some Members of Parliament who are part of the Majority Caucus are calling for the dismissal of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen.   They have threatened to boycott t of the 2023 budget debate if Finance Minister, Ken …

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has assured Ghanaians that the economy is in good shape despite the continuous depreciation of the Cedi. Speaking to a journalist of Accra-based Asaase Radio from Washington where he is leading a team engaging the International Monetary Fund, IMF; the Minister described the depreciation rate as …

Ghana has to show proof that its debt levels are sustainable before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) can approve an economic support programme for the country. That is according to the Director of IMF’s African Department, Abebe Aemro Selassie. Mr. Selassie told the media in Washington on October 14, that …

President Akufo-Addo says there is no basis for him to sack the Finance Minister. According to him, Ken Ofori-Atta has discharged his duties “excellently” and he cannot relieve such a person of his position. President Akufo-Addo speaking on OTEC FM on Monday said he has full confidence in the Minister …

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 …

The Ministry of Finance has dismissed social media reports that Databank and Black Star Brokerage – linked to Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen were handpicked by the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Ghana to act as Bond Market …