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The sudden demise of Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, has left the nation mourning. Sources close to the family confirmed to Citi News that the 45-year-old MP passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a wife and six children. John Ampontuah Kumah, affectionately …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the public that the recent change in leadership at the Ministry of Finance will not impact the terms agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the three-year US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) aimed at supporting Ghana’s economic policies and reforms. Following …

In a bid to enhance infrastructure development in the Ashanti Region, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed the Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, to expedite the completion of several abandoned projects before the end of the year. These landmark projects include the Kumasi International Airport, the Okomfo Anokye …

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta expressed confidence in the recently presented 2024 budget, highlighting its measures aimed at providing relief to Ghanaians. In an interview with TV3’s Martin Asiedu Darteh, Ofori-Atta defended the budget, stating he couldn’t fathom any opposition against its focus on macro stability, growth, and various relief measures. …

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that the 2024 budget will include provisions for the long-term relief of victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Following a visit to the affected areas and discussions with the media, Ofori-Atta emphasized that the government’s support will extend beyond immediate assistance.   “We …

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that government will from April 1, 2022, reduce fuel price build-up margins by 15 pesewas per litre. According to Mr Ofori Atta, the reduction is aimed at mitigating “the impact of the rising price of petroleum products at the pump, for the next three …

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has admitted to the dire economic challenges Ghana is faced with. According to him, the nation currently is unable to undertake or continue developmental projects, implement salary increments due to a lack of funds. Making his submission at a Government Town Hall meeting in Wa …

The Deputy Majority Leader has revealed that the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will withdraw the controversial E-levy in Parliament and re-introduce the same. Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the government will withdraw the controversial levy on Tuesday, February 15. Presenting the business statement for Parliament next week, the Effutu MP said the …

A member of the Finance Committee in Parliament, John Jinapor, has disclosed that the Finance Ministry failed to present the Electronic Transaction Levy (e-levy) Bill for consideration. The e-levy Bill was expected to be laid before the Finance Committee in Parliament on Friday after Speaker Alban Bagbin referred it to …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to parliament to present a revised version of the 2022 budget statement and economic policy. Addressing the house upon his first appearance after his return from his medical trip, the speaker stressed that the revisions …