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Why I rejected Akufo-Addo’s ministerial appointment – MP for Obuasi west

The Member of Parliament for the Obuasi West Constituency, Kwaku Kwarteng, has confirmed reports that he rejected a ministerial appointment by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

According to reports, Kwaku Kwarteng, who was a deputy finance minister in the first term of Akufo-Addo, was among the initial list of appointees in President Akufo-Addo’s February 14, 2024, reshuffle and was pencilled to replace his former boss, Ken Ofori-Atta, as the Minister for Finance.

He is reported to have rejected the offer because he fell out with the government after he was yanked from his role as deputy finance minister.

Kwaku Kwarteng, in a statement issued on Friday, February 16, 2024, indicated that he is happy with his role in parliament, citinewsroom.com reports.

“I am also thankful and humbled by the knowledge that our President found me worthy to serve in the Executive in the recent reshuffle.

“I declined for the following reasons: The role of Parliament in the work of the Executive, especially in matters relating to finance and economy, is critical. It is my humble belief that I can better support the work of government from Parliament,” he is quoted to have said by the news portal.

He added, “I am eternally grateful to the President for his fatherly influence on my political career, and will always stand ready to support his vision in whatever way I can.”

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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