Ken Ofori-Atta

Ken Ofori-Atta

politician Ghana

Ken Ofori-Atta is a Ghanaian politician and economist who served as the Minister of Finance from 2017 to 2021 under President Nana Akufo-Addo. He played a crucial role in shaping Ghana's economic policies and was involved in various financial initiatives during his tenure. However, he has recently been in the news as the Office of the Special Prosecutor declared him a wanted fugitive over allegations of corruption, indicating that he may have fled the country to avoid investigation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
469,831
Power
1,013$
Sentiment
3.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 4 3.50 1.37% +10% 31,072,945 469,831 $67,000 1,013$
Totals 4 31,072,945 469,831 $67,000 1,013$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Finance Minister accused of selective implementation of the salary structure. 3

Larry George Botchway Isaac Bampoe Addo Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: NLC declares CLOGSAG strike illegal, summons parties for emergency meeting

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Finance Minister accused of selectively implementing salary structures for civil servants. 3

Isaac Bampoe Addo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: CLOGSAG declares nationwide strike over unresolved conditions of service

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta has been held at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia after his arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 4

Nana Akufo Addo Frank Davies Sammy Darko Nana Yaw Duodu
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: No February 19 hearing for Ofori-Atta, US court to set new date mid-March - Legal Team

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Finance Minister charged with allegedly causing a financial loss in the SML contract saga. 4

Kissi Agyebng Ernest Darko Akore Kwadwo Damoah Emmanuel Kofi Nti Ammishaddai Owusu Amoah Isaac Crentsil Evans Adusei John Dramani Mahama
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: SML scandal: Special Prosecutor files witness statements as Ofori-Atta extradition case progresses

Ghana Ghana: Mr Ofori-Atta is wanted and has been placed on an Interpol red alert. 4

Justice Srem Sai
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: A-G is 'only authority' that can make extradition request on Ken Ofori-Atta, OSP has not released complete docket to us — Justice Srem-Sai

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister mentioned in the context of politically motivated cases. 5

Joshua Bediako Koomson Joyce Awuni Henry Nana Boakye Salam Mustapha Bernard Okoe Boye Jerry Ahmed Shaib Darkua Newman Bernard Antwi Boasiako Kwame Baffoe Daniel Adomako Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah Abdul Wahab Hanan Aludiba Mustapha Abdul Hamid
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: NPP demonstrates over alleged political persecution

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance facing legal challenges and investigations during his tenure. 4

Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo Kwame Amoako Lydia Osei Marfo Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Court throws out Torkornoo, Ofori-Atta cases

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister whose attempt to quash an arrest warrant was dismissed by the court. 3

Kissi Agyebeng
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Court dismisses Ken Ofori-Atta’s attempt to quash arrest warrant

Ghana Ghana: Frank Adu Jnr sharply criticised the government’s decision to include pensioners in the debt restructuring process, particularly targeting Ken Ofori-Atta's performance as finance minister. 2

Frank Adu Jnr Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo Sophia Akuffo Evans Mensah
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Frank Adu Jnr: This is why former Cal Bank CEO says he will not forgive Ofori-Atta and Akufo-Addo

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is recovering from surgery and has cooperated with official investigations. 7

Angela Ofori Atta
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ken Ofori-Atta is not running from justice, he’s recovering from surgery – Wife explains