Tamale Central MP, Ibrahim has lashed out at President Akufo-Addo for his failure to dismiss Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta from office, despite mounting calls for his removal from office.
The outspoken MP, in an interview on Tuesday January 3, 2024, voiced his discontent over the President’s decision, highlighting concerns and grievances surrounding the Finance Minister’s tenure.
He emphasized that, despite Mr Ofori-Atta having no success story since assuming the role of Finance Minister, he still remains in office. This, according to him, is an indication that the Finance Minister wields more power than the President.
He further asserted that considering the unfolding events amid calls for his dismissal and the fact that he continues to hold office, it merely suggests that the President is afraid of him.
“I told you that Ken Ofori-Atta was not moving an inch [from office]. He is more powerful than President Akufo Addo. He has no success story yet he remains in office. In fact, tell me one success story this man can tell as far as managing the Finances of the country is concerned; inflation disaster, debt to GDP disaster, prices of items, everything is in a mess!”
He further alleged that Mr Ofori-Atta was only appointed into office to help the current administration loot the country’s resources.
“The man was appointed to aid the looting of this government Particularly the Ofori Attas. And that’s why I say he’s only the Minister of Finance and remains that because he uses [the name] Ofori-Atta and nothing else. The only thing that will move him out is when this man decides he’s going away . Nothing else can push him away,” he added.