Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, has been appointed by President Akufo Addo as caretaker of the vacant Trade and Industries.
Ken Ofori Atta will be filling the void left behind by Alan John Kyerematen. Mr Alan John Kyerematen turned in his resignation letter to the president on Thursday, January 5, 2023
The embattled finance minister is expected to supervise the position until a minister is named. His appointment was announced in a statement signed by Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communications at the Office of the President on Friday, January 6, 2023.
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The President has asked the Minister for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, to act as caretaker Minister at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, until a substantive appointment is made.
Alan Cash resigned from the Ministry with no clear reasons for his decision. It is believed by many his resignation is to focus on his dream of leading the NPP in the 2024 General Election.
After this appointment, some Ghanaians have argued that this will be too much load for the finance minister. Citizens are already calling for his resignation. The president will appoint someone to take the mantle sooner or later.
Alan Kyeremanten has been one of the longest-serving Ministers in the Akufo-Addo-led government. He headed the Ministry from 2017 until his resignation. Before you go, kindly Follow Us for more exclusive news updates
