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Revoke Ofori-Atta’s ‘face-saving appointment’ – AFFA to Akufo-Addo

Revoke Ofori-Atta’s ‘face-saving appointment’ – AFFA to Akufo-Addo

The Alliance For Footsoldiers Advocacy (AFFA) has expressed its disappointment in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over the appointment of ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as Senior Presidential Advisor and Envoy Of International Finance and Private

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Akufo-Addo sacks Ofori-Atta, reshuffles his government

Akufo-Addo sacks Ofori-Atta, reshuffles his government

Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta was dismissed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, February 14, as part of a significant government shift. The reshuffle has impacted about 13 of the current ministers of

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Gov’t suspends controversial 15% VAT on electricity

Gov’t suspends controversial 15% VAT on electricity

The government has formally halted the planned implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on home electricity consumption. The Ministry of Finance has therefore instructed the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) and the

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Step down in order to protect the govt and yourself – Atta Akyea tells Ofori Atta

Step down in order to protect the govt and yourself – Atta Akyea tells Ofori Atta

Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, has pleaded with Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, to think about resigning for the benefit of the administration as well as for his own

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IMF Gives Ghana $600 Million

IMF Gives Ghana $600 Million

The Official Creditor Committee has apparently given the Ghanaian government the go-ahead for the term agreement, allowing the IMF Executive Board to disburse the second tranche of the $3 billion extended credit facility, which consists

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Ken Ofori-Atta refutes rumors of dismissal

Ken Ofori-Atta refutes rumors of dismissal

A tweet on the official X (formerly Twitter) page of the Finance Ministry (Office of the Finance Minister-Ghana) confirmed that Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta is still serving in his capacity as the substantive Minister

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La General Hospital Will Be Completed On Schedule… Ken Ofori-Atta Assures

La General Hospital Will Be Completed On Schedule… Ken Ofori-Atta Assures

Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, has expressed optimism that the La General Hospital will be operational by the end of 2024. The government reports that it has obtained 50 million euros to complete the

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2024 budget approved – Finance Minister

2024 budget approved – Finance Minister

Notwithstanding the Minority's assertion that the 2024 budget and economic statement have not been enacted, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and the Majority in Parliament maintain that the budget has been approved after the Speaker,

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You Can’t Force Us To Approve 2024 Budget –Alban Bagbin

You Can’t Force Us To Approve 2024 Budget –Alban Bagbin

In a recent development, Speaker of the Parliament Alban Bagbin stated his concerns about supporting Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's 2024 budget presentation too quickly. Prior to approving the documents, Bagbin stressed the importance of a

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GHANA MAKES STRIDES IN THE MINES & FORESTRY SECTOR – FINANCE MINISTER

GHANA MAKES STRIDES IN THE MINES & FORESTRY SECTOR – FINANCE MINISTER

  The Minister for Finance, Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta has on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 has presented the budget statement and economic policy of Ghana for the 2024 fiscal year.   Speaking on efforts made by