Censure motion against Finance Minister in Parliament: Public hearing begins

Committee adjourns sitting to Friday, November 18

7:24 PM

The Ad-Hoc Committee of Parliament probing the Minority Caucus’ motion calling for a vote of censure against Mr Ken Ofori-Atta,the Minister of Finance, has adjourned sitting to Friday, November 18, at 1000 hours.


Mr Ken Ofori-Atta requests 48 hours to prepare for response at the hearing

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, has informed the Ad-Hoc Committee of Parliament probing the Minority Caucus’ call for a vote of censure against him that he will respond to the grounds of the motion on Friday, November 18.

Mr Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Counsel for Mr Ofori-Atta, informed the Ad-Hoc Committee that his client needs 48 hours to enable him prepare adequately for the hearing.

His application was subsequently granted by Co-Chairmen of the Committee – Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga East, for the Minority Caucus, and Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, MP for Adansi Asokwa, for the Majority Caucus.


Minority Leader states seven grounds for Minority’s Motion of censure

Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader of Parliament, has stated before the Ad-Hoc Committee of Parliament seven grounds for the Minority’s Motion of censure against Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister.


Mr Ken Ofori-Atta arrives in Parliament House for censure motion hearing

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, has arrived at the hearing of the Eight Member Bipartisan Ad-Hoc Committee set-up by the Speaker to investigate a motion filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority Caucus calling for a vote of censure against him, alleging mismanagement of the economy.

The Committee is co-chaired by Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga East, for the Minority Caucus, and Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, MP for Adansi Asokwa, for the Majority Caucus.