Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, has strongly urged Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to contemplate resigning for the benefit of both his personal well-being and the overall stability of the government.
Amid mounting calls for Ofori-Atta’s resignation, driven by the country’s ongoing economic challenges, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been particularly vocal in holding the Finance Minister accountable for the current fiscal difficulties.
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During an interview on Citi TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, January 16, Atta-Akyea emphasized the importance of self-reflection for Ofori-Atta, suggesting that stepping down might be a wise decision for both the Finance Minister and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“For me, what is very frightening is the fact that you have a whole army of people saying look you’ve had enough…I think that that could be a way for him to relax. Look at all the burdens on one man. So it is his individual decision to make as to whether he should go or he should continue.”
Atta-Akyea went further, stating that Ofori-Atta’s resignation might contribute to calmer waters for both the government and the nation.
“He should look at himself and look at the troubles that everybody believes, I mean when he is not there then the nation will have peace…He should save himself and save the government and have his peace because he needs it,” Mr Atta Akyea said.
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Mr Atta Akyea also criticized those blaming Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the country’s economic challenges. He acknowledged that the economy is facing difficulties, describing it as ‘unkind’ and ‘cruel’ for anyone to attribute economic issues in the Akufo-Addo government to Dr Bawumia.
Mr. Atta Akyea insisted that the vice president was in a very serious adversary role that prevented him from making some sensitive decisions for the country.
