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
3 wks
Reach
98,404
Power
212$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 2 5.00 0.24% +30% 31,072,945 98,404 $67,000 212$
Totals 2 31,072,945 98,404 $67,000 212$
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Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, had his private residence raided by National Security operatives. 5

Dominic Ayine Jerry Ahmed Shaib Dr Ernest Addison John Peter Amewu Lord Oblitey Commey Professor Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi Kwabena Adu Boahene
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Minority accuses Attorney-General of abuse of power

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Finance Minister who was subjected to a similar raid as Dr Addison. 5

Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka Dr Ernest Addison George Kweku Ricketts Hagan Alexander Afenyo Markin Dr Justice Srem Sai Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama Habib Iddrisu Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Parliament summons Interior Minister over search of Addison’s house

Ghana Ghana: The home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was also searched. 5

Shamima Muslim Dr Ernest Addison Alexander Afenyo Markin Akufo Addo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Deputy Presidential Spokesperson defends National Security raids on former officials

Ghana Ghana: The first raid occurred on Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s longest-serving Finance Minister, in Labone, Accra. 6

Alexander Afenyo Markin Ernest Addison John Mahama Akufo Addo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: PHOTOS: Minority leader Afenyo-Markin visits former BoG Governor after security raid

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor over being declared a 'fugitive from justice'. 5

Kissi Agyebeng Justice Kusi Minkah Premo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ofori-Atta sues OSP - Graphic Online

Ghana Ghana: Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has taken legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor over its decision to declare him wanted. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: See the full details of Ken Ofori-Atta's suit against the Special Prosecutor over 'wanted' declaration

Ghana Ghana: Former Finance Minister Mr Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, accusing them of unlawfully declaring him a wanted person. 4

Kissi Agyebeng
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ken Ofori-Atta takes legal action against OSP for declaring him wanted

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against two National Security operatives over what he describes as trespass and a violation of his right to privacy following an alleged raid on his residence. 5

Bismark Boakye Ansah Mensah
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ken Ofori-Atta sues National Security Operatives over alleged raid on his residence

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is mentioned alongside Akufo-Addo regarding the National Cathedral project. 3

Kwame A Plus Akufo Addo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: I strongly disagree with the controversial Hajj Village project- A Plus

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister who has been declared wanted by the OSP for failing to appear for questioning in a corruption-related case. 2

Sammy Darko
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: OSP sets May 30 deadline for Ken Ofori-Atta’s return for questioning