When you were the Minister of Finance, we asked you resign over poor performance – Okatakyei Afrifa-Mensah drags Ken Ofori-Atta

Ghanaian media personality Okatakyei Afrifa-Mensah has criticised former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, following reports of his detention by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

In a 3-minute footage circulating on X, Okatakyei Afrifa-Mensah accused Ken Ofori-Atta of damaging the image of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to him, the former Minister of Finance, who faces corruption-related allegations and is accused of causing financial losses to the state, has made the party unattractive to the public.

“You have made the party look like there are no leaders, so everyone can do whatever he or she wants. When Ken Ofori-Atta was the Minister of Finance, we cautioned him about his poor performance and even called for his resignation, but he made it clear that there was no way he would resign,” he said.

Criticising the former minister further, Okatakyei Afrifa-Mensah said Ken Ofori-Atta’s refusal to answer questions about his time in office makes members of the NPP appear as thieves.

“The fact that you have refused to come and answer questions goes a long way to spoil the image of the NPP. It makes it look like all members of the party are thieves. We warned you while you were doing it. What sort of disgusting behaviour is that?” he stated.

He also urged Ken Ofori-Atta to make himself available to Ghanaian authorities for questioning, saying this would help rebuild confidence and trust in the party.

“Right now, the NPP is not what it used to be. It looks distasteful. If he believes he has done nothing wrong, he should come and answer questions so that confidence in the party can be rebuilt,” he added…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>