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National Cathedral has Potential to Bring in Millions in Revenue – Ken Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has highlighted the economic potential of the National Cathedral, stating that upon completion, the project could generate millions in revenue. Speaking at the Ghana Tourism Investment Summit 2023, Ofori-Atta emphasized viewing the cathedral as an economic venture capable of stimulating Ghana’s tourism growth. He addressed ongoing …

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Finance Minister Confident in 2024 Budget Despite Parliamentary Standoff

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. …

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2024 Budget: Though battered and Bruised, We Are Not Broken and Our Resilience is Manifesting – Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance

During the presentation of the 2024 budget to Parliament, Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, acknowledged the severe economic impact that unfolded in 2020. He highlighted a substantial decline in GDP growth, plummeting from 6.5 percent in 2019 to a mere 0.5 percent due to the harsh effects of lockdowns, …

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Ken Ofori Atta Set to Present 2024 Budget On Wednesday

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to unveil the 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Leading up to this event, there have been demands for the government to significantly curtail its spending in order to address the struggling economy. Kenneth Thompson, the …

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Ghana Remains Hopeful for IMF Second Tranche Loan – Finance Ministry Clarifies Deadline

The Ministry of Finance has provided clarification regarding Ghana’s status in relation to the disbursement of the second tranche of a $600 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Contrary to previous reports, Ghana did not miss the November 1 deadline for this disbursement. In a statement released on …

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NDC Left Behind a Resilient Economy –Ato Forson Replies Ken Ofori Atta

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta recently accused the previous NDC administration of leaving Ghana with a troubled International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and a compromised financial industry. In response, Minority Leader Ato Forson countered these claims, asserting that the NDC had bequeathed a robust economy when they left office. He highlighted …

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Fuel Prices To Drop by 15 Pesewas Per Litre For 3 Months – Ofori-Atta

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 …

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Gov’t Won’t Roll Back Free SHS, Other Flagship Programs – Ofori-Atta

E-levy Proceeds Will Create Jobs For Over 11 Million People - Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says all its flagship programs including the ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) policy will continue to run regardless of the challenges confronting the country’s economy. This is contrary to earlier suggestions by the Minister responsible for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah that all 16 flagship programs …

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Ken Ofori-Atta Says Ghana Is Broke; Begs Ghanaians To Pay E-levy

E-levy Proceeds Will Create Jobs For Over 11 Million People - Ofori-Atta

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 …

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Present A Revised Budget To Parliament – Bagbin Tells Finance Minister

Present A Revised Budget To Parliament - Bagbin Tells Finance Minister

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 …

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