Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says he expects to be the one to present the 2023 budget statement to Parliament on November 24.
He revealed this in an interview with JoyNewsâ Parliamentary Correspondent, Kwaku Asante, after he had testified before the Adhoc Committee hearing the censure motion on Friday.
The Ministerâs announcement comes amidst threats by some 98 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament to boycott the budget presentation and all Finance Ministry business should the President refuse to sack Mr Ofori-Atta.
The number is an increase from the previous 80 NPP MPs who had earlier demanded Mr Ofori-Atta and dismissed Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahenâs removal.
Asante Akyem North MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, who doubles as spokesperson for the group said Mr Ofori-Attaâs position in government has become untenable, hence the fresh demand for his resignation.
But the Minister says he is not officially aware of any threats, hence he will present the budget so far as he is concerned.
ALSO READ:
How traditional rulers from Kyebi stormed parliament to support Ken Ofori-Atta [Watch]
98 NPP MPs to boycott budget presentation, Finance Ministry business ifâĤ
âYeah, expect so. That seems to be a weird question. I donât know, I havenât heard that officially,â he replied when asked about his ârebelâ parliamentarians.
I asked Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta if he expects to be the one to present the 2023 budget next week, he said he âexpects soâ despite 98 MPs from his party warning they will boycott if heâs the one to do the presentation. #KenMustGo #JoyNews pic.twitter.com/3pq0PFxt8O
â Kwaku Asante (@kwakuasanteb) November 18, 2022
Meanwhile, the minister apologised to Ghanaians for the recent economic hardship, stating he shares the pains of the citizenry.