Ofori-Atta Is Not Gone, He Will Still Manipulate The Economy; Ghanaians React To Ofori-Atta’s New Job

Ghanaians have reacted to Ofori-Atta’s new job. Some believe that Hon. Ofori-Atta is not gone and that he will still manipulate the economy.

The 14th of February saw an increase in engagements on social media due to Valentine’s Day and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo’s announcement of a substantial reorganisation of the cabinet.After the announcement, the terms “Finance Minister” and “Ken Ofori-Atta” began to trend. Out of all the parts of the government shakeup, the removal of Ofori-Atta as finance minister was the most talked about.

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As Ofori-Atta continued to trend for hours, news broke that the president’s cousin had reportedly been offered a second post. There has been talk on Asaase Radio about the former finance minister taking on a top advisory role for the president’s economic policy. His remit would extend to overseeing capital markets and overseas investments in particular. There was a fresh round of reactions to the announcement, with some Twitter users speculating that Ofori-Atta’s new position indicates he is still involved in Ghana’s economic management.

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His career in domestic economics and finance has come to an end. “He’s going global with his game,” Prof. H. Kwesi Prempeh of CDD-Ghana explained on Facebook. “Ken Ofori Atta is not gone; he’s to be appointed Presidential Advisor on Economy,” another X user posted.

See some reactions on Twitter

Twitter user Abdul Hameed wrote:
“You thought he was going away? Na scam! Ken Ofori-Atta is to be appointed as Senior Presidential Adviser on the Economy. He will also serve as the President’s special envoy on international investments and capital markets.”

According to Citizens for Good on Twitter: AUDACITY. The Ghanaian economy collapsed. NO ACCOUNTABILITY. Corruption, stealing, and looting. Akuffo Addo now appoints Ken Ofori-Atta, and maybe for others, “Adviser,” a personal international investor and capital markets consultant. Now Ken Ofori-Atta can transfer offshore?

Nana Addo: He is finally joining Nana, Gabby, and Bediatou at the Jubilee House. It is now easy for them to plan and plot. Unless we run,.
Hakeem: Neither Ghana is for you nor your boss. He was vited out of office and rejected again when he tried coming back… Clearly, Ghanaians don’t want him, so why are you guys still bringing him down?

You thought he was going away? Na scam! Ken Ofori-Atta is to be appointed as Senior Presidential Adviser on the economy. He will also serve as the President’s special envoy on international investments and capital markets.
Source: Elton Brobbey, Presidential correspondent JoyFM. pic.twitter.com/L52raXpJbp

— Abdul Hameed (@sayhameed) February 14, 2024