The Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has urged the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to consider stepping down for both his own sake and the good of the government.
The calls for Ofori-Atta’s resignation have been growing for months, fueled by the country’s ongoing economic challenges.
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been especially vocal, repeatedly blaming the Finance Minister for the current fiscal difficulties.
In an interview on Face to Face on Tuesday, January 16, Mr Atta-Akyea emphasized the importance of self-reflection for Mr Ofori-Atta, suggesting that he considers his position for his well-being and that of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“For me, what is very frightening is the fact that you have a whole army of people saying look you’ve had enough…I think that that could be a way for him to relax. Look at all the burdens on one man. So it is his individual decision to make as to whether he should go or he should continue.”
Atta-Akyea went further, stating that Ofori-Atta’s resignation might even contribute to calmer waters for both the government and the nation. ”
“He should look at himself and look at the troubles that everybody believes, I mean when he is not there then the nation will have peace…He should save himself and save the government and have his peace because he needs it,” Mr Atta Akyea said.
Mr Atta Akyea also criticized individuals who blame Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the country’s economic woes.
He acknowledged that the economy is not in its best form, describing it as ‘unkind’ and ‘cruel’ for anyone to attribute economic issues in the Akufo-Addo government to Dr Bawumia.
Mr. Atta Akyea insisted that the vice president was in a very serious adversary role that prevented him from making some sensitive decisions for the country.
Source: Citinewsroom
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Too late . We have observed that old age does not go with wisdom . Some young once are wiser than a lot of African old age citizens. Let now push this young leader up ,vote for new force.
Trouble in paradise
Too too late now. The harm has already been done. Let the mess be 100% to enable a complete overhauling after he has left the scene. It's however good that his own tribesman has seen the mess his own has plunged Ghana into. From Kwesi Botchwey to Kwame Peprah to Osafo Marfo to Kwodwo Baah Wiredu to Kwabena Duffour to Seth Tekper, we have never seen what we are witnessing today. To the extent that a finance minister can hijack the bonds of very senior citizens against their wish is unprecedented. Our only consolation is that every knee shall bow. Fortunately he's months away from leaving the scene never, never to come near governance again. Amen
Look at this ediot! If Bawumia really has any solutions which could have made the situation better he should implement them and if the akyem mafia are sabotaging him he should resign. This is what honourable men do. Spare us this shiit. You want to play into the good books of dr bawumia so that you can be part of his government. These kriminals really think Ghanaians are that dumb.
Atta-Akyea stop pushing sand into our gari. Is Ofori Atta not your uncle? You are starting this game to show oohh NPP cares even a former minister is complaining. Then next week the World Bank Money comes and you say since he is the architect lets give him some time to set up the process. Then you do some quick projects, the people become happy and the stealing continues. You will redo the Tema tollbooth, privatise it as Public-Private Partnership managed by a private company working in partnership with the Kenyan Airports Parking Company (KAPs), the company will be run by family and friends, yahoo when you even leave you will still be chopping. You think we wash our face upwards na niama