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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has received a new portfolio in the Akufo-Addo administration following the much-anticipated reshuffling by the President.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a letter dated February 15, 2024 and signed by the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei-Opare, the former Finance Minister has been appointed as Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance & Private Sector Investments.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am pleased to inform you that the President of the Republic has appointed you as the Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments.<\/p>\n

IMF programme will continue \u2013 New Finance Minister<\/p>\n

\u201cI take this opportunity to congratulate you formally on your reassignment and wish you the very best in this new office.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease accept the President\u2019s best wishes,\u201d portions of the letter read.<\/p>\n

Five key challenges new Finance Minister faces<\/p>\n

Ken Ofori-Atta received the letter a day after the President announced the reshuffle of some cabinet ministers.<\/p>\n

In his stead, Mohammed Amin Adam a former Deputy Energy Minister and Minister of State at the Presidency has been appointed as the finance minister.<\/p>\n

Reacting to the appointment of his replacement, Mr Ofori-Atta described Amin Adam as a blessing for the future of Ghana.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe future is here with us as we are blessed with a new leader, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, who replaced the venerable Charles Adu Boahen and has been with us through some of the most difficult times. Let us all circle the wagons and ensure a blazing success for his stewardship,\u201d Ken Ofori-Atta indicated in a release.<\/p>\n

The former Minister of Finance continued, \u201cWe all know him as a smart, humble and inclusive leader. Let me state with all humility that nothing would honour me and the \u2018Office of the Minister\u2019 more than for you to work with renewed diligence to guide Hon. Amin and our nation to the successful execution of the IMF-ECF programme to promote economic growth and transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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