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Ken Ofori-Atta has lost validity, supplant him - Mahama charges Akufo-Addo
Previous President, John Dramani Mahama has charged President Akufo-Addo to desperately supplant his Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, with a more guaranteed and skillful individual who can work energetically to turn the country's fortunes around.
As per him, Mr Ofori-Atta has previously lost his validity, trust and certainty after he regulated "the tragic breakdown of the economy."
He added that the Finance Minister ought not be added to the group of arbitrators connecting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial help.
Previous President Mahama's post on Facebook
"Moreover, given his conspicuous disappointments, the Vice President should be feeling quite a bit better of his obligation as Chair of the Economic Management Team to empower the President to reconstitute the group.
"We should draw valuable examples from this episode and keep away from modest politicking with the economy that can yield the tragic results that have brought us here," he said.
Previous President Mahama
His call comes after President Akufo-Addo approved the Finance Minister to start formal commitment with the IMF for help.
Present complete local program to IMF for help - Mahama tells Akufo-Addo
On Friday, July 1, the Information Ministry reported that there has proactively been a discussion between the IMF chief, Kristalina Georgieva, and President Akufo-Addo over the move for the bailout.
Responding to this in a Facebook post, Mr Mahama said a complete local program ought to be introduced to the Fund for help.
IMF affirms receipt of solicitation from Ghana government for monetary help
"However late, it ought to stamp a significant stage towards tending to the desperate financial circumstance, which has left Ghanaians floundering under extreme affliction and difficulties.
"It is basic that a group of gifted and able moderators is assembled to get the best arrangement of measures with the Fund," the previous President recommended.
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