Former president of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Charles Marfo Ofori, has said that the current reorganization by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo compromises Ghanaians’ intelligence.
He says there are many unanswered issues regarding the president’s reported move of his cousin Ken Ofori-Atta from the finance ministry to a key presidential advisor position related to the economy.
Prof. Ofori questioned the reasons for the rearrangement during a panel discussion on Oyerepa TV on February 15, 2024.
He suggested that it might be seen as an attempt to discredit the public’s intelligence for his cousin to continue holding a position in the administration.
“For me, not that I am not happy for those who have been given the positions, but I think the thought behind the reshuffling is actually to undermine our intelligence or something,” he said.
He called for clarity on Ofori-Atta’s new role, stating, “I doubt it though because I want to see his letter to confirm that first.”
In addition, the previous president of UTAG stated that Ken Ofori-Atta needed to retire from public office.
“But is it not time for Ofori-Atta himself to say I am tired? Because one person, you said you were not taking payments, you were sick and all that.
“This kind of love for Ghana is worrying. We don’t want you to love Ghana this way; it is not helping us. Your love is almost like hatred,” Prof. Charles Marfo Ofori stated.
Asaase Radio reports that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is anticipated to choose Ken Ofori-Atta as the senior presidential advisor on the economy.
This development follows the government reorganization on February 14.
Ken Ofori-Atta, who was formerly the Minister of State in Charge of the Finance Ministry, was one of those affected by the move.
He stepped down as Finance Minister and was succeeded by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam.
