Kwabena Duffuor

Kwabena Duffuor

politician Ghana

Dr. Kwabena Duffuor is a distinguished Ghanaian economist, entrepreneur, and former government official, known for his impactful roles as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and Minister of Finance. He has been a prominent advocate for the revitalization of traditional governance structures, particularly the chieftaincy institution, which he believes is crucial for local development and national unity. Dr. Duffuor has emphasized the need for policy reforms to empower chiefs in governance, arguing that their reintegration is essential for addressing social and economic challenges in rural areas.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
223,693
Power
482$
Sentiment
5.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 5 5.40 0.65% +10% 31,072,945 223,693 $67,000 482$
Totals 5 31,072,945 223,693 $67,000 482$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: Dr Kwabena Duffuor is involved in a significant legal case regarding the collapse of UniBank and allegations of misappropriation of funds. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Politics and the law: Justice, recovery, the case of Dr Kwabena Duffuor

Ghana Ghana: Dr Dominic Ayine has justified the state’s decision to discontinue the criminal trial of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, and seven others. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Goal of ORAL is to recover what belongs to state - A-G justifies decision to discontinue trial

Ghana Ghana: Dr Duffuor and related parties are expected to pay the outstanding balance over a specified period. 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: GH¢835m recovered from Dr Duffuor and others – Attorney-General

Ghana Ghana: Dr Kwabena Duffuor is a former Minister of Finance and founder of uniBank Ghana Ltd, who was involved in a case regarding financial impropriety. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Attorney-General discontinues case against Duffuor, 7 others - Recovers required funds

Ghana Ghana: Dr Kwabena Duffuor is a former governor of the Bank of Ghana who faced charges related to the collapse of UniBank but had the case discontinued after significant recoveries were made. 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: A-G drops charges against Dr Duffuor, others after 60% recovery in UniBank case

Ghana Ghana: Dr Kwabena Duffuor has called for the reintegration of chiefs into the country’s governance system. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Assign governance role to chiefs — Dr Duffuor