Tag Archives: KEN

LIVESTREAMED: Ken Ofori-Atta speaks on Ghana’s economy at Minister’s press briefing

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is addressing journalists at the Minister’s Press Briefing series. He is expected to provide updates on the Ghanaian economy which is now seeking an economic support programme from the International Monetary Fund. Watch the stream below Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Alan, Bawumia, Ken: The new dynamics of NPP’s top 3-man flagbearer race

The New Patriotic Party has set for itself an unprecedented target in the history of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. The party is seeking to break an 8-year power rotation jinx between itself and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The NDC, on the other hand, is very confident of snatching power …

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Only a government ready to lose power can effectively fight galamsey – Ken Agyapong

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has submitted that political commitment remained the missing link in the fight against illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey. He contends that any government that commits to fighting the scourge must be ready to lose the next election. Asked during an interview on …

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Ken Ofori-Atta speaks on his current health status

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has given an update on his health status which was hitherto deteriorating. In an interview with Accra-based Joy News on July 28, he said he was feeling much better compared to his previous status. He further disclosed that he looks forward to a medical review in the ensuing …

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FULL TEXT: Ken Ofori-Atta presents 2022 mid-year budget review

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta delivered the 2022 mid-year budget before parliament on Monday July 25, 2022. The minister who announced a number of economic relief measures and updates on key sectors of the economy also reviewed key macroeconomic indicators to reflect the current economic challenges in the country. For the most …

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LIVESTREAMING: Ken Ofori Atta presents 2022 Mid Year Budget Review to Parliament

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, in fulfilment of section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), is presenting to parliament a review of the government’s 2022 Fiscal Policy. This fulfils the annual constitutional ritual for the finance minister to present to parliament a review of the budget …

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Why John Boadu lost – Ken Agyapong explains

Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has diagnosed the cause of the defeat of John Boadu who was seeking to be retained as General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2024 elections. NPP held its National Delegates Conference last weekend to elect national officers for the next …

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The people leading Ghana to IMF can’t ‘break the 8’ – Ken Agyapong

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has said the New Patriotic Party cannot win the 2024 elections with people leading the nation to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a financial bailout. Speaking at an on-going NPP National Constituency Officers Welfare workshop at Koforidua in the Eastern …

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Islamic SHS shooting: Train your officers in crowd control — Ken Agyapong to IGP

Chairman of the Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has asked the Inspector General of Police to take immediate steps to train his officers in crowd control. This, in his view, will enable the officers determine when to, or not to use excessive force to control crowd. The …

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How Ken Agyapong went from ‘exiting’ Parliament to entering NPP presidential race

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong officially became the first person to announce his candidature for the governing New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries. All other names are of people widely believed to be interested in succeeding President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as flagbearer in the 2024 polls. They include Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Trade …

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