Yesterday news went viral that about 80 MPs belonging to the Majority side granted a press conference calling on President Akufo-Addo to replace Ken Ofori Atta, the Finance Minister.
This was surprising especially as it came from the NPP side of the house. The Minority NDC have for some months now been calling for the sacking of the minister but this has fallen on deaf ears. The situation however got interesting with the outburst of the 80 NPP MPs. This was followed by a motion on censure from the Minority for the removal of Ken.
Paul Adom Otchere has been reacting to the conversation about who might replace ken Ofori Atta. Paul lists a number of personalities with finance and economic backgrounds. According to Paul there are about 5 people who are eligible to replace Ken Ofori Atta. However, he points that by his perception only 2 of the names coming forward look likely to get the job. He cited personalities like Boakye Agyarko, Mark Assibey, Kwadwo Mpiani, Bernard Mensah and Prof Gyan Baffour
In narrowing down the list, Paul explains that Gyan Baffour and Kwame Mpiani have the experience but they are too old to handle the pressure. Boakye Agyarko is also out of favour with the government. He boldly stated that Bernard Mensah and Mark Assibey Yeboah are the best men for the job.
“It is a major doubt that it will be Boakye Agyarko. If you want to bet it is 1/50,000. Mark Assibey Yeboah is being talked about by the book makers as the one likely to replace Ken. He is a pure economist. If you ask me for my money in terms of whether there is a change, I think it and many feel it will be Assibey Yeboah. Bernard Mensah is the dark horse.
He is the brother of Herbert Mensah. He is a globalist and can negotiate with respect and he is the Vice President of a big firm and controls Asia and Europe. He is great for the job” Paul said.
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The discussion will continue as to whether Ken will be replaced. Information has it that yesterday the President met with the majority side of Parliament and he pleaded with them to hold on with Ken for the next 3 weeks till he finishes the IMF negotiations. But with pressure mounting on the president, what are will to expect, a sack or a resignation? Who replaces Ken?