Ghana: Ex-finance minister Ofori-Atta declared a corruption fugitive

Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has is wanted by the country’s state prosecutors for several corruption cases he is alleged to have played key roles in. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday made a formal declaration of the former minister being a fugitive. Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng told journalists in Accra The post Ghana: Ex-finance… Read More
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Ghana to secure $3 bln IMF loan approval in 2023

– – Ghana expects to secure a $3 billion loan facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by next year, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said on Tuesday. The West African nation is in serious economic crisis and urgently needs IMF bailout after earlier asserting it won’t turn to the fund for support. It would be the 17th time Ghana is… Read More
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Ghana: Ruling party MPs demand the sacking of the finance minister

– – Members of parliament from Ghana’s ruling party on Tuesday asked the country’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo to sack his finance minister. The blame the finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta and one of his deputies for eroding the confidence in the country’s economy. The MPs told reporters in Accra that sacking the finance minister who is also the President’s cousin will… Read More
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Ghana’s finance minister travels to US for post-Covid health care

– – Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has traveled to the United States of America for post-Covid-19 medical care. The government said in a statement that “After recovering from Covid-19 last December, Mr Ofori-Atta has had medical complications which doctors advise, require further interventions not currently available in Ghana.” The statement added that Mr. Ofori-Atta who is due to appear… Read More