Ken Ofori-Atta Is Not Dead – Special Aide

The Ministry of Finance has cleared the air on rumours that the Finance Minister-designate, Ken Ofori-Atta has died.

A photograph shared by the former Finance Minister’s special assistant bore the caption: “Honourable Minister-designate’s Delta 157 flight has landed. He’s in good spirits. He sends his regards.”

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Ken Ofori-Atta travelled to the United States of America for special medial review.

This follows complications Ken Ofori-Atta suffered after contracting the deadly coronavirus.

In a press release copied to GhanaWeb, the Finance Ministry noted that “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.”

Ken OforiAtta was supposed to appear before parliament on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, for vetting after he was nominated by President Akufo-Addo as the Finance Minister-designate.

But due to the medical treatment, he will be receiving overseas, the leadership of Parliament has been duly notified of his absence.

By: www.ghanaweb.com