Minister for Finance-designate, Ken Ofori-Atta, is in “good spirit” and responding to treatment in the United States, his personal assistant announced Monday to dispel wild-flying rumours of his death.
Ofori-Atta left Accra Sunday (14 February) to seek medical attention following post-COVID-19 medical complications, a statement from the Finance Ministry announced.
On Monday, speculations were rife on social media that he has passed on, but his personal assistant Michael Bediako said they are false.
“Good morning, Honourable Minister-designate’s Delta 157 flight has landed,” a text message from Bediako confirming their safe arrival in the U.S. said.
“He’s in good spirits. He sends his regards,” the terse message concluded, accompanied by a fresh picture of the minister-designate and his wife at the airport.
Out for two weeks
Ofori-Atta will be out for a “medical review” and is expected to return after two weeks, the statement added.
“The Ministry of Finance wishes to inform the general public and stakeholders that Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the representative of the president at the Ministry of Finance and Minister-designate for Finance, will travel to the United States of America today for a special medical review,” the statement from the public relations unit of the ministry said.
It added: “After recovering from COVID-19 last December, Ofori-Atta has had medical complications which doctors advise require further interventions not currently available in Ghana.”
Vetting postponed
According to the statement, the leadership of Parliament has been notified of his absence since he was due for vetting on Tuesday 16 February 2021.
“He is expected to be away for two weeks.
“Mr Ofori-Atta was scheduled to appear before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, 16 February 2021.
“The leadership of Parliament has been duly notified for a new date to be fixed upon his return,” the statement said.
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