Ghana’s Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is traveling to the U.S. for “a special medical review” that will delay a parliament hearing expected to confirm his reappointment to his post.
“After recovering from Covid-19 last December, Mr. Ofori-Atta has had medical complications, which doctors advise, require further interventions not currently available in Ghana,” the Finance Ministry said in a statement Sunday.
President Nana Akufo-Addo renamed the minister to serve a second term last month after winning reelection in December. Ofori-Atta was scheduled to be screened by lawmakers on Feb. 16 in a bid to get his nomination approved. The parliament leadership has been notified so a new date can be fixed after his return, which is expected in two weeks, the statement said
