Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been sacked from his role, along with Road Minister Kwame Amoako-Atta and Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu, as President Akufo-Addo initiates a significant government shake-up.
In this restructuring, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah transitions to the Housing Ministry, while his deputy, Fatimatu Abubakar, assumes the role of Minister. Interior Minister Ambrose Dery also sees a change, taking on the position of Minister of State at the President’s office.
Approximately 13 ministers of state, including 10 cabinet ministers and two regional ministers, have been affected by this recent reshuffle, as outlined in a press release from the presidency.
Pressure had mounted on President Akufo-Addo to dismiss Ken Ofori-Atta, with some Majority MPs joining the call. Despite previous defenses of Ofori-Atta’s performance, citing excellence in his duties and denying blame for the country’s economic challenges, the President faced increased demands for his removal, particularly after 98 NPP MPs threatened to boycott budget presentations and Finance Ministry-related activities.
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While similar calls for Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu’s resignation emerged following scrutiny of the Sputnik V vaccine contract, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged Manu’s contributions to the health sector.
Despite criticism and pressure, the President urged patience from MPs, emphasizing the ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He highlighted the importance of continuity in government programs amid these changes.
While some ministers, like Ken Ofori-Atta, have been sacked, others like Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and Francis Asenso Boakye have been reassigned to other portfolios.
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This was contained in a press release dated February 14, signed by the Director of Communication at the presidency, Eugene Arhin