Government Defends Re-appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta as Senior Presidential Advisor

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The government has recently defended its decision to re-appoint Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments. 

This move, as highlighted by government spokesperson Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, underscores the wealth of experience that Mr. Ofori-Atta brings to the table, having served as Ghana’s longest finance minister.

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However, not everyone is on board with this decision. Various stakeholders, including members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), have voiced their opposition to the reassignment of the former minister. Isaac Adongo, the NDC's Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, expressed his concerns on JoyFM’s Top Story, labeling the new role as unnecessary and potentially undermining the effectiveness of the Finance Minister's office.

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Adongo raised doubts about the practical implications of having an influential figure like Ken Ofori-Atta supervising the Finance Minister. He argued that conflicting policy orientations between the two could hinder the implementation of crucial policies, as decisions would need to pass through both figures for approval.


Justification for the Re-Appointment

In response to the criticism, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah reiterated the necessity of Ofori-Atta's re-appointment. The government spokesperson emphasized that President Akufo-Addo's decision was aimed at leveraging the rich expertise of the former finance minister to benefit the country's financial landscape.

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Boakye-Danquah debunked the notion that Ofori-Atta's role duplicates existing positions within the government, such as those held by the Minister for Finance, the Minister of State, and the Deputy Ministers. He stressed the importance of recognizing individuals' unique contributions and impacts as the nation progresses.

In essence, while the government sees Ofori-Atta's re-appointment as a strategic move to tap into his knowledge and experience, dissenting voices raise concerns about the potential implications of having overlapping roles at the helm of financial decision-making in Ghana. 

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