Ken Ofori-Atta
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ghana | 2 | 3.50 | 0.27% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 83,417 | $67,000 | 180$ |
| Totals | 2 | 31,072,945 | 83,417 | $67,000 | 180$ |
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Ghana:
Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance facing legal challenges and investigations during his tenure.
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Ghana:
Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister whose attempt to quash an arrest warrant was dismissed by the court.
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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.
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Ghana:
Ken Ofori-Atta is recovering from surgery and has cooperated with official investigations.
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Ghana:
Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister involved in an ongoing investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
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Ghana:
Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance currently under investigations for alleged corruption and procurement breaches.
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Ghana:
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana after undergoing surgery for cancer in the United States.
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Ghana:
Ken Ofori-Atta's family has accused the Special Prosecutor of abuse of administrative powers in relation to the investigation of the former Minister of Finance.
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Ghana:
Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister of Ghana who has been declared a fugitive and is under investigation for alleged corruption.
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United Kingdom:
Ken Ofori-Atta has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list for allegedly using public office for personal gain.
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