Parliamentarian for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called for the resignation of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, following the lead of Britain’s Prime Minister Mary Elizabeth Truss, who recently fired Kwasi Kwarteng.
On Friday the 14th of October, Mr Kwarteng was fired because of the uncertainty in the markets that the government’s tax cuts are expected to have caused.
The following is an excerpt from the letter he sent in response to his dismissal: “You have requested me to stand aside as your Chancellor, I have agreed.
“When you asked me to serve as your Chancellor, I did so in the full knowledge that the situation we faced was incredibly difficult, with rising global interest rates and energy prices. However, your vision of optimism, growth and change was right.
“We have been colleagues and friends for many years. In that time I have seen your dedication and determination. I believe your vision is the right one. It has been an honour to serve as your first Chancellor.”
Commenting on this in a tweet, Mr Ablakwa said “Kwasi Kwarteng hasn’t done a fraction of the damage Ken Ofori-Atta has caused the Ghanaian economy but he gets to be sacked and Ken is showered with praises from his family member, President Akufo-Addo as Ghanaians languish in more pain. Sad — no justice in the world.”
Kwasi Kwarteng hasn’t done a fraction of the damage Ken Ofori-Atta has caused the Ghanaian economy but he gets to be sacked and Ken is showered with praises from his family member, President Akufo-Addo as Ghanaians languish in more pain.
Sad — no justice in the world. 😭😭😭😭😭
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) October 14, 2022