Ken Ofori-Atta

“2023 budget is too wicked” – Kumasi business community rejects policy document

Businesses in Kumasi have kicked against the contents of the 2023 budget presented to Parliament on Thursday as too harsh. They fear it could cripple businesses

"2023 budget empty, only full of grammar' - Dr Forson calls on Ghanaians to brace up for hardships

The Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam MP, Dr Ato Forson, has described the 2023 Budget as empty and only full of grammar and called on Ghanaians to brace for more hardships.

No MMDA will distribute hampers this Christmas – Ofori-Atta directs

Ofori-Atta has directed Municipal Metropolitans and District Assemblies not to distribute hampers this Christmas. The move is aimed at saving the public purse.

Ofori-Atta reduces controversial E-Levy to 1% from 1.5 per cent

Ken Ofori-Atta has announced a reduction of the rate of the controversial E- Levy tax by 0.5% to 1% in the 2023 budget. But the threshold has been scrapped.

2023 budget announces ban on public sector employment, use of V8s and other austere measures

Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister has announced a freeze on public sector employment, the use of V8s, and other austere measures in the 2023 budget statement.

2023 budget: Ofori-Atta increases VAT by 2.5% to support infrastructure and digitalisation

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced an increment in the VAT rate by 2.5 per cent in the 2023 budget statement and economic policy document.