Kwame Governs Agbodza Takes Dig at Ken Ofori-Atta, Praises Mahama and Ato Forson’s Economic Manageme

Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has taken a swipe at former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta while praising President John Dramani Mahama and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson for what he describes as their improved management of Ghana’s economy.

Agbodza expressed the view that Ofori-Atta should return to Ghana and witness the economic developments under the current administration, suggesting that the Mahama-led government is managing the country’s finances in ways he believes the former finance minister failed to achieve during his tenure.

In a statement that has attracted political attention, the Roads and Highways Minister said he wished Ofori-Atta could come back to the country to see how President Mahama and Ato Forson are handling the economy.

His remarks appeared to draw a sharp comparison between the economic policies of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration and those being implemented by the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

Ken Ofori-Atta served as Ghana’s Finance Minister under former President Nana Akufo-Addo, overseeing the country’s economic affairs during a period marked by significant financial difficulties, rising inflation, currency depreciation and Ghana’s decision to seek support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The former government also faced criticism over the country’s growing public debt and the controversial domestic debt exchange programme.

Since assuming office, President Mahama and his Finance Minister, Ato Forson, have outlined measures aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening public finances and restoring confidence in Ghana’s financial system.

Agbodza’s comments suggest that the current administration believes its economic management is producing a better direction for the country.

His remarks are also likely to fuel the ongoing political debate between the NDC and NPP over which administration has performed better in managing Ghana’s economy.

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