A press release from the Ministry of Finance dated 14th February 2021 indicates that the the Minister for Finance and Economic Planning in the cabinet of Nana Akufo-Addo, Kenneth Ofori-Atta‘s health is in critical condition.
The full press release reads:
Accra, February 14, 2020 – The Ministry of Finance wishes to inform the general public and stakeholders that Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, the Representative of H.E the President at the Ministry of Finance and Minister-designate for Finance, will travel to the United States of America today for a special medical review.
2. After recovering from Covid-19 last December, Mr. Ofori-Atta has had medical complications which doctors advise, require further interventions not currently available in Ghana.
3. He is expected to be away for two weeks. Mr. Ofori-Atta was scheduled to appear before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, 16th February, 2021. The leadership of Parliament has been duly notified for a new date to be fixed upon his return.
Below is the press release:
