Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticized Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's call for Ghanaians to rally behind the Bank of Ghana (BoG) instead of subjecting it to criticism.

The central bank has faced severe scrutiny, particularly from opposition voices, following substantial losses recorded in its 2022 annual report. This has led to calls for the governor and his two deputies to step down, with the Minority in Parliament and various pressure groups planning a protest campaign known as #OccupyBoG to emphasize their demands.

Amid these losses, concerns have arisen about the bank's ongoing construction of a new head office, which is alleged to cost taxpayers US$250 million. This has further intensified the pressure on the bank.

In response to these challenges, Ken Ofori-Atta penned an article this week in defense of the bank, addressing all the criticisms. One of the notable quotes from the article pertains to the new head office building.

In response to this quote, Ablakwa posted on Facebook: "Why not build a befitting economy for all of us first? This is the self-acclaimed Solid Team!"