The Minister-designate for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been flown to the United States of America on Sunday, February 14, 2021, for a special medical review.
A statement to that effect issued on Sunday, February 14, 2021, by the public relations unit at the Ministry of Finance said “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.”
It added that he is expected to be away for two weeks.
The statement further indicated that Mr. Ofori-Atta was scheduled to appear before the Appointments Committee of Parliament for his vetting on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, but for his trip.
Therefore, the leadership of Parliament according to the statement issued has been duly notified for a new date to be fixed upon his return.
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