Ofori-Atta to be Senior Presidential Advisor After Akufo-Addo's Reshuffle

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On February 14, social media platforms experienced a surge in engagements due to Valentine's Day and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's announcement of a significant ministerial reshuffle. Following the news, "Finance Minister" and "Ken Ofori-Atta" quickly became trending topics.

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The termination of Ofori-Atta's position as finance minister dominated discussions surrounding the government shakeup. As conversations continued, reports emerged that the president's cousin was set to assume a new role.

According to sources, Ofori-Atta would take on the role of senior presidential advisor on the economy, focusing on international investments and capital markets. This revelation sparked a fresh wave of reactions, with some suggesting that Ofori-Atta's new position indicated his continued involvement in Ghana's economic management.


Notable figures such as Prof H Kwesi Prempeh of CDD-Ghana and IMANI Africa boss Franklin Cudjoe weighed in on the news. Cudjoe highlighted that Ofori-Atta's new role as the president's special envoy on international investment and capital markets positioned him as a key player in negotiating major deals, surpassing his previous role as Minister of Finance.

As the dust settled on Ofori-Atta's ministerial dismissal, his swift appointment to a senior economic advisory role generated significant online discourse, emphasizing his continued influence in Ghana's economic landscape.


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