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
689,217
Power
1,488$
Sentiment
1.19
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 11 2.45 1.76% +10% 31,072,945 601,572 $67,000 1,297$
Nigeria 1 1.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 87,644 $448,000 190$
Totals 12 237,212,534 689,216 $515,000 1,487$
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Recent Mentions

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

Ghana Ghana: Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer on the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) wanted list after confirming a date for his return to Ghana. 5

Kissi Agyebeng
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ken Ofori-Atta: This is why the former Finance Minister was removed from OSP’s wanted list

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister who is currently wanted in connection with multiple corruption-related investigations. 2

Kissi Agyebeng Sammy Darko
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ken Ofori-Atta: OSP issues wanted poster for former Finance Minister

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, has been declared a fugitive by the Special Prosecutor amid allegations of financial malfeasance. 2

Mahama Ayariga
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Political class must hold itself accountable - Majority Leader

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta, a former Minister of Finance, is currently undergoing medical observation while being investigated for alleged corruption. 2

Kusi Minkah Premo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ken Ofori-Atta notified Chief of Staff of his trip - Lawyers

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance who was involved in a raid on his residence and is currently a fugitive from the law. 2

Mahama Ayariga Richard Jakpa John Dramani Mahama Kissi Agyebeng Dominic Nitiwul John Jinapor
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Majority in Parliament apologises to Ken Ofori-Atta over raid on his residence

Ghana Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister who has been declared a fugitive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. 2

Henry Nana Boakye Kissi Agyebeng Ansah Asare Frema Osei Opare Julius Debrah Sheikh Mustapha Abdul Hamid
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: NPP rejects OSP’s fugitive label on Ofori-Atta, calls it embarrassing

Ghana Ghana: Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for alleged corruption. 2

Mustapha Abdul Hamid Kissi Agyebeng Jacob Amuah Freda Tandoh Wendy Ashong
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Former Finance Minister wanted: Ex-NPA boss, 8 others under investigation - Special Prosecutor

Ghana Ghana: Mr Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance whose residence was allegedly raided by National Security operatives. 3

Habib Iddrisu Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin Mahama Ayariga Kissi Agyebeng
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Minority in Parliament demands answers over alleged raid on Ofori-Atta’s residence